Which sentences include errors in the use of possessives or contractions that should be corrected? Select the two correct answers.(1 point) Responses 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. 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. 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. 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. Go check the front door and see who's there, because it might be one of my neighbors.
The correct sentences are:
1. Their electricity has been off since the storm, and they're using candles for light.
2. You're going to have to discuss your project in simpler terms so that everyone can understand.
Which sentence includes an unclear pronoun that should be corrected? Select the correct answer.(1 point) Responses Jamal and his cousin left at the same time, but she reached the park before he did. Jamal and his cousin left at the same time, but she reached the park before he did. If you set the plant on the shelf over the fireplace, it might fall off the wall and break. If you set the plant on the shelf over the fireplace, it might fall off the wall and break. Adam and Richard both made mistakes, but I think Adam is more to blame for what happened. Adam and Richard both made mistakes, but I think Adam is more to blame for what happened. Mina and Lily arrived at their gallery show after making a stop at Mina's house.
The sentence that includes an unclear pronoun that should be corrected is:
Mina and Lily arrived at their gallery show after making a stop at Mina's house.
Which sentence uses a comma in a way that is considered contested usage? Select two correct answers. (1 point) Responses Winston Churchill famously said, "It is not in our power to anticipate our destiny." Winston Churchill famously said, "It is not in our power to anticipate our destiny." Zagreb, Sarajevo, and Dubrovnik are all major cities in the Balkan region of eastern Europe. Zagreb, Sarajevo, and Dubrovnik are all major cities in the Balkan region of eastern Europe. Faith, Millie's best friend from summer camp, is coming to visit in a few weeks. Faith, Millie's best friend from summer camp, is coming to visit in a few weeks. Stephen did not understand the question, and so Gina tried to explain it to him more clearly. Stephen did not understand the question, and so Gina tried to explain it to him more clearly. We are passing through New Orleans, Louisiana right before we stop in Houston, Texas.
The two sentences that use a comma in a way that is considered contested usage are:
1. Zagreb, Sarajevo, and Dubrovnik are all major cities in the Balkan region of eastern Europe.
2. We are passing through New Orleans, Louisiana right before we stop in Houston, Texas.
In which sentences should the pronoun who be replaced with whom to reflect correct usage? Select the two correct answers. (1 point) Responses Dorothy is a professional pastry chef who can bake a great Chantilly tart. Dorothy is a professional pastry chef who can bake a great Chantilly tart. Who do you think should be the next president of the science club? Who do you think should be the next president of the science club? Bryan, who loves playing soccer, was disappointed when he was cut from the team. Bryan, who loves playing soccer, was disappointed when he was cut from the team. Who wants to help clean the pool so that it will be ready when summer begins? Who wants to help clean the pool so that it will be ready when summer begins? The water from the faucet has turned brown, but I'm not sure who to call about it.
The two sentences in which the pronoun "who" should be replaced with "whom" to reflect correct usage are:
1. Who do you think should be the next president of the science club?
2. The water from the faucet has turned brown, but I'm not sure whom to call about it.