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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 is trading at it's highest level.
    Correction suggestion: its
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • While it’s possible someone here may recognise the issue, it’s unlikely and is not particularly relevant to Atom.
  • Also moved the topic since it’s more gameplay than trouble support.
  • Since it's cold outside, you'd better put your overcoat on.
  • I'll put the frankfurters and meatballs into the oven now, as it's New Year's eve.
  • Calm down it's just rain.
  • … as long as it's good content.
  • 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 [37]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-22 22:33:09 +0100)