Form, Structure, and Sense: Agreement and Usage

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

The lighthouse, with ______ red and white stripes, has been a landmark on the coast since 1847.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

  • A

    their

  • B

    it's

  • C

    its'

  • D

    its

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Explanation

"Its" (possessive, no apostrophe) refers to the lighthouse's stripes. "It's" means "it is."

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