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Rule "'it' vs. 'its' after 'and'"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: 'it' vs. 'its' after 'and'
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>its</suggestion> (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:
  • My dog and it's surrounding friends.
    Correction suggestion: its
  • Adelaide and it surrounding areas has hosted the Tour Down Under bicycle race.
    Correction suggestion: its
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Yes, I was outside and it's raining cats and dogs.
ID: CC_IT_VBG [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-22 22:33:09 +0100)