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11 Jul 2010, 15:37
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I am reading BBC news about Spain's victory in the football world cup and the BBC says "Andres Iniesta scores with four minutes left in extra time to give Spain their first World Cup with a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands."
Shouldn't it be "its" instead of their as Spain is only one country and there aren't multiple Spains? I saw some questions like this on the GMAT SC prep about this. But after reading this on BBC (I mean the Brits invented the language so I would assume the BBC would use proper English) I am confused. So is it "its" or "they"?
Help please!
Shouldn't it be "its" instead of their as Spain is only one country and there aren't multiple Spains? I saw some questions like this on the GMAT SC prep about this. But after reading this on BBC (I mean the Brits invented the language so I would assume the BBC would use proper English) I am confused. So is it "its" or "they"?
Help please!
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12 Jul 2010, 03:32
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Personally, I would use 'they' . Also confirmed with a Brit sitting next to me though I have seen 'its' being used.
Isn't it a case similar to 'Police are looking...' or 'Police is looking...' ?
18 Jul 2010, 08:39
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The possessive pronoun "its" is correct in this case, but "their" is commonly used. It's incorrect, but little things like this are so prevalent in colloquial speech. Nobody actually cares in an informal setting, but it's important during tests, interviews, and essays to speak and write correctly. 
My favorite is "y'all," which is an abbreviation for "you all." This originated in the southern United States. I'm not sure how widespread it has become. Have you ever heard or seen it before?
My favorite is "y'all," which is an abbreviation for "you all." This originated in the southern United States. I'm not sure how widespread it has become. Have you ever heard or seen it before?
