Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun:
Our old refrigerator makes a loud rattling noise every time ________ motor starts.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → its
Complete sentence: Our old refrigerator makes a loud rattling noise every time its motor starts. Here the motor belongs to the refrigerator, which is one thing.
| Option | Form and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) its (answer) | means belonging to it; it has no apostrophe | The parrot flapped its green wings. |
| (2) it’s | the short form of “it is” or “it has”; it never shows belonging | It’s too hot to play outside now. |
| (3) their | means belonging to them; used for a plural word | The players washed their jerseys after the match. |
| (4) itself | the -self form of “it”; it cannot come before a noun to show belonging | The door closed by itself. |