What 5-letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?

Which revision, if any, best fixes the bolded (capitalized in this case) part of the sentence? female cardinals, a somewhat drab bird compared to the males, blend in well with their environment. no change somewhat drab birds a somewhat drab's bird somewhat drab bird's

An interview is an in which one on one or small group question and answer sessions are conducted

Which historical events have affected the meals you consume