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Random writing tip of the day: when to use its instead of it's - "Loverboy" Vinnie Lane - 09-14-2013
The previous owner used to sometimes mention this, so I thought I'd continue it. One of the most common mistakes in writing is the unneeded apostrophe in the possessive form of the word its. You ONLY need the apostrophe if you're abbreviating "it is" - thus becoming it's.
You do NOT need the apostrophe if you are referring to something BELONGING to another object. If you are going to talk about a microwave's power cord missing, you would say... The microwave is missing its cord.
This is something I used to always do wrong many years back and once I learned it, I started noticing how many others make the same mistake. By no means is it a big deal, but rather a nice little tidbit I think some of you will find helpful if you didn't already know.
Random writing tip of the day: when to use its instead of it's - Tony Santos - 09-14-2013
You're gonna inspire me to go all grammar nazi on peeps, Admin...
Random writing tip of the day: when to use its instead of it's - Smoke - 09-14-2013
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Random writing tip of the day: when to use its instead of it's - "Loverboy" Vinnie Lane - 09-14-2013
Another good one: who's or whose
whose = ownership of something, so you might say "I want to meet somebody whose ass is nice."
who's = abbreviation of "who is" so you might say "I want to meet somebody who's sexy."
Random writing tip of the day: when to use its instead of it's - John Msdison 2.Faggot - 09-14-2013
I believe that same rule might apply to names as well, right? (in reference to the apostrophe)
For instance:
"Tony's in the match" does not mean the same thing as "Tony is in the match."
I see that type of thing being written a lot.
Random writing tip of the day: when to use its instead of it's - Mr. Radio - 09-14-2013
RE: Random writing tip of the day: when to use its instead of it's - "Loverboy" Vinnie Lane - 09-14-2013
(09-14-2013, 02:21 PM)John Madison Said: I believe that same rule might apply to names as well, right?
For instance:
"Tony's in the match" does not mean the same thing as "Tony is in the match."
I see that type of thing being written a lot.
I believe it's fine with names and apostrophe should be used when it's a person/name, regardless of if you are trying to say he IS or that something is his belonging.
Random writing tip of the day: when to use its instead of it's - "Loverboy" Vinnie Lane - 09-14-2013
Tony's in the match DOES mean the same thing as Tony is in the match.
Random writing tip of the day: when to use its instead of it's - Tony Santos - 09-14-2013
I have seen a common issue come up recently. Tony will win the match versus Madison will remain king. The first is correct, while the second was proved incorrect by my lovely 2nd grade teacher, Ms. Devine, long ago.
Random writing tip of the day: when to use its instead of it's - Cam Lang - 09-14-2013
I can give thanks to the admin and CM Punk for my exceptional grammar. Thank you guys!
Random writing tip of the day: when to use its instead of it's - Jessie-ica Diaz - 09-14-2013
Oh, and another thing that I see get confused a bit.
There - marks distance, opposite of here.
Their - Possessive, it belongs to them.
They're (I sometimes pronounce this as they-er, for some reason) - contraction of they are.
Random writing tip of the day: when to use its instead of it's - Liz Hathaway - 09-14-2013
to (preposition)
too (as well)
two (2)
Random writing tip of the day: when to use its instead of it's - "Loverboy" Vinnie Lane - 09-14-2013
Tew (somebody's last name in my family)
RE: Random writing tip of the day: when to use its instead of it's - John Msdison 2.Faggot - 09-14-2013
(09-14-2013, 02:24 PM)Administrator Said: Tony's in the match DOES mean the same thing as Tony is in the match.
Ah okay. I don't know why but it still bugs me. Good to know though!
Random writing tip of the day: when to use its instead of it's - Sebastian Duke - 09-14-2013
Then, than... bugs me... but still sometimes bites me. Than is used as a comparison, as in Shane
is better than John Madison.
Random writing tip of the day: when to use its instead of it's - Jessie-ica Diaz - 09-14-2013
Duke, stop trying to spark up that match, because Shane's too scared to compete.
Random writing tip of the day: when to use its instead of it's - "Loverboy" Vinnie Lane - 09-14-2013
The time to leave out the apostrophe would be if we're talking about multiple Tonys. "All those Tonys are wearing HBK shirts!"
Never use an apostrophe for plural.
Random writing tip of the day: when to use its instead of it's - Christine Nash - 09-14-2013
Hey Admin... don't forget the "There and Their and they're" A lot gets those messed up along with the to, two and too. LOL
Random writing tip of the day: when to use its instead of it's - Ann Thraxx - 09-14-2013
I knew this, but I make this mistake more often than not. I'm actually working on it.
Random writing tip of the day: when to use its instead of it's - Great Buzzard Eli James IV - 09-15-2013
Thee before thou, except after thine.
Random writing tip of the day: when to use its instead of it's - Archie Lawson - 09-15-2013
where, were, wear, we're.
I have so many more that bug me.
People who do this:
"Here we go." They said.
Instead of:
"Here we go," they said.
Random writing tip of the day: when to use its instead of it's - Paul Heyman - 09-15-2013
And people that use "whilst." Every time I see that word I want to dig my eyes out with a spork, then set them on fire.
RE: Random writing tip of the day: when to use its instead of it's - Tony Santos - 09-16-2013
(09-15-2013, 07:17 PM)Paul Heyman Said: And people that use "whilst." Every time I see that word I want to dig my eyes out with a spork, then set them on fire.
Damn it, I love that word.
Random writing tip of the day: when to use its instead of it's - AlexandraCallaway - 09-16-2013
Your and You're... I've caught myself doing it a few times...and I'm like.. eff this.. YOU ARE....lol
Random writing tip of the day: when to use its instead of it's - Liz Hathaway - 09-16-2013
"ice cream" vs. "I scream"
"euthanasia" vs. "Youth in Asia"
"the sky" vs. "this guy"
"four candles" vs. "fork handles"
"sand which is there" vs. "sandwiches there"
"example" vs. "egg sample"
"foxhole" vs. "Vauxhall" vs. "Vauxhall"
"some others" vs. "some mothers" and also vs. "smothers"
"minute" vs. "my newt"
"Ruth" vs. "roof"
"Cougar" vs. "Kuga"
"real eyes" vs. "realize" vs. "real lies"
"Honda" vs. "Hyundai"
"a dressed male" vs. "addressed mail"
"them all" vs. "the mall"
"see" vs. "sea"
"through" vs. "threw"
"hare" vs. "hair"
"whirled" vs "world"