May 18, 2012 · The biggest difference between the two is how many syllables it takes to say them: It*is*n't vs Its*not This obviously matters a whole lot for rhythm and rhyme. Sometimes …

Mar 22, 2024 · it's not vs This is not Both "it's not" and "this is not" are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "It's not" is commonly used to negate a statement or answer a …

Jul 4, 2023 · “It’s not” or “It isn’t”? While they mean the same thing, are there any instances where one would be more correct to use than the other, or are they completely interchangeable?

It's happened to all of us: you type it's and later realize you meant its. (And by "realize" we occasionally mean, "got flamed in the comments section.") The rule is actually pretty simple: …

ITS Its indicates possessive. Or, put a more technical way, its is the possessive form of the neuter pronoun “it” — his, her, its. Examples: Its possessive “Every dog has its day.” “The jury has …

‘An A-Z of English Grammar and Usage’ by Leech and others suggests the following: With be, use the contraction + not (e.g. That’s not right). With have and modal auxiliaries, use the verb + n’t …

Apr 4, 2024 · The phrases "it not" and "it is not" are not directly comparable because they serve different purposes. "It is not" is the correct and complete form to negate a statement, while "it …

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Jul 2, 2005 · The only distinction that occurs to me is that the former is more emphatic, requiring a separation of syllables and at least a minuscule stress on it (we no longer say ’tisn’t as our …

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre it isn't y it's not? Compara y contrasta las definiciones y las traducciones en español de it isn't y it's not en inglés.com, el sitio web de referencia inglés …

The version without the apostrophe only became dominant in the 18th century—probably because it's was taking on a new role, replacing the contraction 'tis. We of course still see the …

There doesn't seem to be anything grammatically incorrect about this sentence. Perhaps the ellipsis of the words "really me" at the end of the sentence may make it sound dodgy: …

In the spoken English I used to hear to people who ask "Isn't it?" while it is apparently supposed to be "Is it not?". What is the explanation for that? Is it a mistake or there's an explanation for it?

Please refer to this question “It isn't” vs. “it's not”. Your question appears to be a duplicate of the earlier question and is likely to be closed unless you have a specific issue not addressed by …

"It's not the time" is used when you are trying to say that the time is not right to do that particular thing. For example, It's not the time to start your shenanigans. It's not the time to sleep. Your …

Mar 29, 2019 · I know we can answer either : No, it's not No, it isn't But is it accepted and understandable to write : No, it'sn't What about saying it ?

The second example makes it sound like the speaker is unsure (e.g. if asking about an elderly actor), or perhaps makes the speaker sound worried that the referent of "he" might actually not …

Apr 18, 2025 · The difference between its and it’s comes down to function: its shows possession, while it’s is a contraction of it is or it has. Its is the possessive form of it, used to show that …

Jul 3, 2005 · The thought just occurred to me that my preference for 'It's not' probably has more to do with writing than speech. In everyday speech I'd be more likely to use 'it aint' (or more …

Feb 12, 2022 · This is an example of a question tag and it should not be examined outside the context of the statement it follows e.g., "It's hot today, isn't it?" But this could also be …

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