Which sentences include errors in the use of possessives or contractions that should be corrected?

Question

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

Answer 1

The two 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."

   • Correction: "who's" should be "whose."

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

   • Correction: "its" should be "it's."

So the correct answers are the second and fourth sentences.