|
Problem |
Solution/Explanation |
| |
|
| its - it's |
its - shows ownership (Its paw was
bleeding.)
it's - is a contraction for "it is" (It's
going to need stitches.)
Hint: If you can't logically put the words "it
is" where you want to use "it's", then you
want "its" -- not "it's." |
| there - their - they're |
there - generally refers to a place
their - is the possessive form of they
they're - is a contraction for "they are."
[Hint: If you can't logically put the words "they are" where you want to use "they're", then you
don't want this form.
|
| "should of," instead of
"should have" |
"should of" is NEVER correct |
| using passive voice |
see this
web page for an excellent discussion of active and
passive voice |
