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Rule "its vs it is"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: its vs it is
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:
  • I hope its great.
    Correction suggestion: it's
  • This is my first post so I hope it helpful.
    Correction suggestion: it's
  • I think its nothing to worry about.
    Correction suggestion: it's
  • I guess its here.
    Correction suggestion: it's
  • I had seen that already, so I know its possible.
    Correction suggestion: it's
  • He says its weird, but he would look into it.
    Correction suggestion: it's
  • He said its too late.
    Correction suggestion: it's
  • I don’t believe it possible to connect it already.
    Correction suggestion: it's
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • I think its natural, black hair looks best.
  • You guessed it right.
  • I believe it right now.
  • I know it well.
  • I know I’d be interested, but I did think it up, so…
  • Hopefully not, but given the fact that you believe it there’s a chance the stress could overcome your body.
  • Immediately below is LT's response to adding a "hook" in CMS that would distinguish ITs associated with SBA activity from other IT agreements....
ID: IT_IS_2 [12]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-05 22:33:10 +0100)