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Апостроф: its/it’s, their/they’re
Apostrophes: its/it’s, their/they’re
Правило
"It’s" means "it is"; "its" shows possession. "They’re" means "they are"; "their" shows possession; "there" shows place.
It’s означает it is, its — принадлежность. They’re означает they are, their — принадлежность, there — место.
✔ Верно: The tree lost its leaves early.
✘ Неверно: The tree lost it’s leaves early.
→ Исправление: Use "its" for possession.
Совет: Try replacing with "it is". If it does not make sense, use "its".
Практика: 10 вопросов
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
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