Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
1:We were pleased the read about....winning a place on the ticket.
She.....her***
2:....cleaning the Recycled Books and More store each night saves money on janitorial services.
Him....His***
3:A cat will sharpen....claws on a tree trunk.
it's...its***
Are these correct?
Yes. All are correct.
Thank you!!
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Yes, your choices are correct for these sentences. To determine the correct word to complete the sentence, it helps to understand the differences between "her" and "she," "him" and "his," and "it's" and "its."
1: In this sentence, the pronoun should be in the possessive form. We use "her" when referring to something that belongs to the person being mentioned. Therefore, the correct word to complete the sentence is "her" - "She won a place on the ticket."
2: In this sentence, the pronoun should also be in the possessive form. "Him" is the objective form of the pronoun "he," while "his" is the possessive form. As the sentence refers to something that belongs to the person being mentioned, the correct word to complete the sentence is "his" - "His cleaning the Recycled Books and More store each night saves money on janitorial services."
3: In this sentence, the word used should refer to the cat and indicate possession. "It's" is a contraction of "it is" and should not be used to show possession. Instead, the correct word is "its" - "A cat will sharpen its claws on a tree trunk."