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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: It seems that the possessive pronoun <suggestion>its</suggestion> fits better in this context.
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/word-choice-its/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • It's cage is wonderful.
    Correction suggestion: Its
  • It's death rate is higher than theirs.
    Correction suggestion: Its
  • It's popularity is decreasing.
    Correction suggestion: Its
  • It’s only function is listed under Temperature.
    Correction suggestion: Its
  • Your switch has to send an event when it’s state is changed.
    Correction suggestion: its
  • However, it's latest run is looking very strong.
    Correction suggestion: its
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • No, it’s Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
  • It’s likely someone tried it.
  • It's obvious Tom was lying.
  • It's nothing compared to what she did to me.
  • It’s everything documented
  • It's natural Tom should be here.
  • It's clear Tom likes being here in Boston.
  • It's improbable Tom will do that.
  • But it's one sided.
  • TODO: Any opinions over whether the version 2 is worth the extra cost, especially if it’s only use would be to assist in the exclusion/inclusion process?
  • 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 [26]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-22 22:33:09 +0100)