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Rule "its JJ NN (possessive)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description:	its JJ NN (possessive)
	By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool
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:	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.
ID:	ITS_JJ_NNSNN [52]
Version:	6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-11-03 22:33:08 +0100)