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When should the pronoun it be used?
- Country or region United States
When referring to animals and plants. If you are familiar with the animal then it’s normal to use she/her, he/him, or they/them.
People don’t call their pets “it” normally.
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When talking about objects. You can replace the subject by using it.
Ex: I left the phone on the bed. It should have been there.
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