Grammar Boost: Is it "He," "She," or "It"?
Talking About Animals in English
Why do we sometimes say "it" for an animal, but other times we say "he" or "she"?
It can be a bit confusing, especially if your first language gives a gender to every noun!
Don't worry, it's actually quite logical in English once you understand the simple rules.
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