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Grammar Boost: Is it "He," "She," or "It"?

Talking About Animals in English

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Rachel Boyce
Aug 14, 2025
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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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