That Pesky Apostrophe in It’s!

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It’s a bugbear of mine…

Not a serious one…

But a bugbear nonetheless,

and it’s actually quite easy to remember…

So here goes…

It is about the meaning of it’s!

It’s simply

“It is”…

Or

“It has”…

… Nothing else…

Ever!

As in…

It’s a dull day meaning,  It is a dull day

Or

It’s been a dull day meaning,  It has been a dull day.

Every other time

Use its

Just three little letters

Without the pesky apostrophe!

If in doubt,

Say the sentence out loud using “it is” or “it has”

If it sounds odd…

Then use its!

It’s

that

simple!

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2 comments

  • Mum May 7, 2016   Reply →

    Excellent advice – must show it to Geoff and many others! Could easily eat the oranges. Mum

    • Mum May 7, 2016   Reply →

      It’s given a whole new meaning to eating oranges as well, Love Geoff

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