Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Her or its?
Do you say Great Britain and HER fleet
Or
Great Britain and ITS fleet?
I'm confused because I've found them both
Or
Great Britain and ITS fleet?
I'm confused because I've found them both
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Hi,
Both are OK.
'Her' seems rather old-fashioned today.
More likely is eg the British fleet
Clive
Both are OK.
'Her' seems rather old-fashioned today.
More likely is eg the British fleet
Clive
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Great Britain and HER fleet- in a poetic or literary reference.
Great Britain and ITS fleet - in a news article.
Great Britain and ITS fleet - in a news article.
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