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Saturday, March 4, 2006

It's Funny How We Misuse Its Forms

When does its require an apostrophe and when should you leave the flying comma out? Actually, it's quite easy. But myriad people seem to find the problem confusing. The rule is that it's with the apostrophe is used only when the word is used as a contraction of it is. Strange as it may seem, its is... Sign in to see full entry.

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