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Rule "its vs it is"

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Description:	its vs it is
Message:	Did you mean it's (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....
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ID:	IT_IS_2 [12]
Version:	6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-28 22:33:06 +0200)

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