Question

The President balked at the new constitution for it limited its powers as military leader.

1)balked at
2)the new constitution
3) it
4) its
5) No Error

Answer 1

There's nothing wrong with this sentence.

Answer 2

Yes, there is. It is 4 but I don't know why

Answer 3

It is most certainly not 4. Its is a possessive, and there shouldn't be a contraction there. This is what it would look like if it was a contraction:

The President balked at the new constitution for it limited it is powers as military leader.

It's definitely not correct.

Answer 4

Either that's an error in the system, or your school is stupid. That's definitely not correct.

Answer 5

It's online test, not school. Moreover, even though it is stupid, it's free. --> no judge.

Answer 6

My Doodle. I see it now. How could I possibly overlook this?

Answer 7

Its isn't incorrect because it should be a contraction, it should be incorrect because they're talking about a person rather than a thing! Ah, I learned something valuable today.

Answer 8

All right you have a nice day. And sorry about the confusion. :D

Answer 9

It's ok. I do appreciate your help. The explanation is good.