What does "it refer to?

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Unlike learning the correct spelling of "school," the correct answer in music is constantly changing as "it" interacts with, and is re-created by, the child.

In the above sentence, does "it" refer to "the correct answer in music," or just "music?"

Thank you so much.

AlpheccaStars · Accepted Answer

Someone asked this question before.

http://thegrammarexchange.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/340600179/m/7812925047

Shcho23 · Answer

Thank you so much.

I can hardly believe someone asked the exact same question!

But, having read the link, I'm not quite sure about what is right. Rather, to me, it complicated the matter more.

My initial thought was that "it" should refer to "music." But it was not clear in the aforementioned article.

Someone even suggested that "it" should be "a piece of mucic", which is not exacly in the text.

So, my question, sir, is what do you think?

Thank you.

AlpheccaStars · Answer

shcho23My initial thought was that "it" should refer to "music."

Your thought is correct.

The expert answering the question pointed out that "music" is general and abstract, and the original author should have written "piece of music," which is specific. But that is a rather minor issue.

CalifJim · Answer

shcho23In the above sentence, does "it" refer to "the correct answer in music," or just "music?"

Just "music".

CJ

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