Edit of the Week: a dissection of the possessive pronoun “its.”
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How to Decide Whether to Use It’s or Its (Once and for All)Stefanie Flaxman
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Hi, Stefanie.
That’s a noble attempt at explaining something that many people often get wrong – not easy to do with audio alone!
Don’t forget that “it’s” can also mean “it has” rather than “it is”. The intention should always be clear from the context.
It’s been fun listening to your podcast. (See what I did there.)
Great addition, John! Thank you!