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Rule "its vs. it's"

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Description:	its vs. it's
Message:	Did you mean its (possessive pronoun) instead of 'it’s' (short for 'it is')?
Category:	Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link:	https://languagetool.org/insights/post/word-choice-its/
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	That's great but it's privacy policy sure is a lot easier to stomach. Correction suggestion: its Yes, but it’s energy content is much less. Correction suggestion: its It is a keypad but it’s primary function seems to be to switch between home and away modes. Correction suggestion: its
Correct sentences for comparison:	I enjoy the heck out of this game, but it’s okay if others don’t. I was trying to access your expert report from your web site, but it's password protected. I know there are some community solutions, but it’s high time there was a native SmartThings-supported option. I’ve tried indoor walking to do the active 10(1000 steps in 10 minutes) x 3 but it’s mind numbingly boring. A little smaller and darker, but it’s in much better fundamental shape than the top floor apartment. But it's tea time. But it's literal brain damage
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Check the following text against just this rule:
ID:	IT_IS [5]
Version:	6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-19 22:33:07 +0200)

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