| Element | FORM: 'ITS' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | DETERMINERS |
| SubCat | possessives |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use possessive determiner 'its' before nouns to refer to a singular inanimate subject or object. |
| Corrected Learner Example | It was the biggest TV in the bazaar with its huge, black screen. (Turkey; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Turkish; Pass) The journey was quite long but Verona is a great city, with its buildings and churches. (Italy; B1 THRESHOLD; 1999; Italian; Pass) They've chosen my school because of its size. (Portugal; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Portuguese; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | Lots of error using 'his' instead of 'its' up until B2. |
