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Commonly Confused

Its vs. It's

Some practical guidance, and interesting history, about a common mistake.


Some practical guidance, and interesting history, about a common mistake.

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Its vs. It's

 

Some practical guidance, and interesting history, about a common mistake.

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When Body Parts Are Also Verbs

 

Head, shoulders, metaphors, and toes

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And who put it there, anyway?

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Why does it sound strange to say 'funner' or 'funnest?'

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