The answer, my friend, is putting in the apostrophes.

1. Martins records were sounding very loud because his stereo was at its maximum volume.
   Martin's records were sounding very loud because his stereo was at its maximum volume.
    
2. Sundays are my least favourite days.
   Sundays are my least favourite days.
    
3. Sandras new car comes with three years free insurance and its a pleasure to drive.
   Sandra's new car comes with three years' free insurance and it's a pleasure to drive.
    
4. The dog owners club meets three times a year.
   The dog owners' club meets three times a year.
    
5. The childrens entertainer, whose/whos car broke down, turned up late.
   The children's entertainer whose car broke down, turned up late.
    
6. Your/youre the performer whos/whose these girls favourite pop star.
   You're the performed who's these girls' favourite pop star.
    
7. Dont forget your/youre toothbrush, its in the bathroom cabinet.
   Don't forget your toothbrush; it's in the bathroom cabinet.
    
8. Carrots my favourite vegetable.
   Carrot's my favourite vegetable.
    
9. I love sprouts because their/theyre/there so tasty.
   I love sprouts because they're so tasty.
    
10. Five dogs puppies/puppys barking is too much for my eardrums.
    Five dogs' puppies' barking is too much for my eardrums.
     
11. I am going to the ladies toilets.
    I am going to the ladies' toilets.

Answers published: 16 April 2006