Question

Which sentences include errors in the use of possessives or contractions that should be corrected? Select the two correct answers.(1 point) Responses You're going to have to discuss your project in simpler terms so that everyone can understand. You're going to have to discuss your project in simpler terms so that everyone can understand. Their electricity has been off since the storm, and they're using candles for light. Their electricity has been off since the storm, and they're using candles for light. We are not certain who's textbooks these are, but we want to find out so that we can return them. We are not certain who's textbooks these are, but we want to find out so that we can return them. Don't forget to pack your coat and hat, because its going to be snowing in Minnesota all week. Don't forget to pack your coat and hat, because its going to be snowing in Minnesota all week. Go check the front door and see who's there, because it might be one of my neighbors.

Answer 1

The sentences that include errors in the use of possessives or contractions are:

1. "We are not certain who's textbooks these are, but we want to find out so that we can return them."

   • The error is in the use of "who's," which should be "whose" to indicate possession.

2. "Don't forget to pack your coat and hat, because its going to be snowing in Minnesota all week."

   • The error is in the use of "its," which should be "it's" (the contraction for "it is").

Thus, the correct answers are the first and the fourth sentences.