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By Kenneth Beare, About.com Guide to ESL since 1997

Its OR It's difficult?!

Tuesday July 14, 2009
The choice between it's or its is an example of a common mistake. There are a number of common mistakes that even native speakers have problems mastering. Here is a collection of common mistakes with follow-up quizzes to make sure you aren't one of those people making these common mistakes.

Comments

October 8, 2008 at 4:14 pm
(1) Ines Almeida says:

Very useful indeed.

October 9, 2008 at 2:45 pm
(2) Rodrigo Baeza says:

As usual, you surprise me with really useful topics…

BTW, never have said this before but THANK YOU KEN!! You are an important part of my daily improvement!!!

R.

October 13, 2008 at 3:09 am
(3) kennedy says:

All you English stuff are simply fantastic. You help grow in our knowledge of English just about everyday. Appreciate your valid services.

Kennedy

November 12, 2008 at 10:04 am
(4) Harold Angel says:

I think itīs the most useful page Iīve seen.

July 21, 2009 at 8:29 am
(5) Jorden says:

Now I only miss “lose / loose”, “off / of” and “when / if” in that list.

July 22, 2009 at 11:13 am
(6) Englishporter says:

You inspire me. It’s wonderful

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