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Rule "its JJ NN (possessive)"

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Description: its JJ NN (possessive)
By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool
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:
  • I appreciated it's odorless movement by the fifth time.
    Correction suggestion: its
  • Note also that because it's rich text is illustrated with stunning graphics, the book is perfect for your coffee table.
    Correction suggestion: its
  • ... and it's rich text, stunning graphics, and low price make the book the perfect present.
    Correction suggestion: its
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • I appreciate its odorless handshake by the fifth time.
  • It's good news.
  • Since it's rich text, you can do things like turn a selection...
  • ... because it's rich text it shows the...
  • ... because it's rich text, your editor will show the...
  • It's official punishment.
  • But only because it's expensive medication that I'm waiting for.
  • But it’s huge news for Europe and has indirect consequences for the US.
  • Yeah, it's impressive kind of.
  • It's other people who drive me crazy sometimes.
  • It's natural people in the energy business would contribute to his campaign, but I don't think it's affected his rhetoric or his actions.
  • It's caller responsibility to provide the value
  • Just remember, contestants, it's good advice to go with your first instinct.
  • It's human nature to want bigger, better and more.
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ID: ITS_JJ_NNSNN [52]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-05-05 22:33:07 +0200)