The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct word for each blank. First, ____ 77-inch-long blade scrapes the rough ice surface.
A) it's
B) its

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In this sentence, the word "its" is used as a possessive pronoun to show that the blade belongs to something (presumably a machine or tool). The contraction "it's" means "it is," which would not make sense in this context.

The Following Sentences Form a Paragraph