Question

fix the two words that are used incorrectly.

so far, the discussions

have been amiable,

so were hoping that

the teachers will

ascent to the new

contract being presented

by the district.

Explanation:

1. "ascent" is a noun meaning a climb or rise, but the sentence needs a verb meaning to agree or consent. The correct verb is "assent".
2. The phrase "ascent to the new contract" is incorrect; the standard collocation for agreeing to a contract is "assent to the terms of the new contract" or more naturally, "assent to the new contract's terms". However, the clear lexical error is "ascent" → "assent". Additionally, while not a strict lexical error, the phrasing can be tightened, but the core incorrect word is "ascent". Wait, rechecking: the two errors are: "ascent" should be "assent", and the preposition structure can be adjusted, but no—wait, no, the other error is that "amiable" is used to describe discussions, but "amicable" is the correct term for interactions between parties (like discussions) that are friendly and cooperative. "Amiable" describes a person's temperament.

Answer:

1. Change "amiable" to "amicable"
2. Change "ascent" to "assent"

Revised sentence: So far, the discussions have been amicable, so we're hoping that the teachers will assent to the new contract being presented by the district.