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Message from sky64 posted on 20-05-2013 at 16:45:01 (D | E | F)
hi Hello,

Could you help me please?
what's the difference between the and its?
Another question : when do we use in and into?
Thank you for your answers,
regards.

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Edited by lucile83 on 20-05-2013 17:25

Re: Differences/words from gerondif, posted on 20-05-2013 at 17:10:38 (D | E)
Hello,

"The" is a definite article used before a noun:
The cat is in the tree.

"It" is a personal pronoun that could replace "the cat"
The cat is in the tree = It's in the tree.

"its" is a possessive adjective used when an object is the "owner":
I have got a car: The colour of the car is black = its colour is black.

"in" is a preposition used when somebody or something is inside.It is a position.
I am in my office. The ball is in the box.

We use "into" when we go from ouside to inside. It is a movement.
I am walking into my office.
I am putting the ball into the box.

"In" can be the short form of "into":
Come in ! Come into the room !

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