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Rule "its vs. it's"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: its vs. it's
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>it's</suggestion> (short for 'it is') instead of 'its' (possessive pronoun)?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/word-choice-its/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Its finally happening!
    Correction suggestion: It's
  • Can you post a sound clip when its happening?
    Correction suggestion: it's
ID: IT_IS [20]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-12 22:33:09 +0100)