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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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And how did it get that name?

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Our research turned up two archaic literal meanings

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Why don't they call it the Merriam-Webster comma?

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Hopefully

 

We believe the popular usage of this word is correct

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i.e. vs. e.g.

 

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.