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Apostrof: its/it’s, their/they’re
Apostrophes: its/it’s, their/they’re
Aturan
"It’s" means "it is"; "its" shows possession. "They’re" means "they are"; "their" shows possession; "there" shows place.
"It’s" berarti "it is"; "its" menunjukkan kepemilikan. "They’re" berarti "they are"; "their" menunjukkan kepemilikan; "there" menunjukkan tempat.
✔ Benar: The tree lost its leaves early.
✘ Salah: The tree lost it’s leaves early.
→ Perbaikan: Use "its" for possession.
Tips: Try replacing with "it is". If it does not make sense, use "its".
Latihan: 10 soal
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
Penjelasan dan soal orisinal buatan AUSLEX, bukan materi resmi College Board. SAT adalah merek dagang College Board.