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What is antecedent of "it" in this sentence?

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What is antecedent of "it" in this sentence? [#permalink] New post   28 May 2021, 06:21
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Will anyone please explain why the antecedent of "it" is unclear in this sentence? I think it clearly refers to "new style of aircraft".

A proposed new style of aircraft, say its proponents, could fly between most points on Earth in under two hours because of its skimming along the top of the atmosphere.

Also, can you provide some link or explain regarding how to exactly spot the antecedent of it. I am a beginner and this will be a great help!
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Re: What is antecedent of "it" in this sentence? [#permalink] New post   28 May 2021, 09:40
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pranjalpathak07 wrote:
I think it clearly refers to "new style of aircraft".

Would agree Pranjal. Good job.

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Re: What is antecedent of "it" in this sentence? [#permalink] New post   28 May 2021, 10:06
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"A proposed new style of aircraft" is antecedent of "it"

pranjalpathak07 wrote:
Will anyone please explain why the antecedent of "it" is unclear in this sentence? I think it clearly refers to "new style of aircraft".

A proposed new style of aircraft, say its proponents, could fly between most points on Earth in under two hours because of its skimming along the top of the atmosphere.

Also, can you provide some link or explain regarding how to exactly spot the antecedent of it. I am a beginner and this will be a great help!
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Re: What is antecedent of "it" in this sentence? [#permalink] New post   28 May 2021, 10:38
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A proposed new style of aircraft, say its proponents, could fly between most points on Earth in under two hours because of its skimming along the top of the atmosphere.

Might be helpful to look at the second ITS to figure out the antecedent. What is skimming along the top of the atmosphere?
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