Quick Advice Needed - apostrophe!

funkey_monkey

Hi,

I'm filling in a job application follow up email.
I think I've correctly added the apostrophe to "it's" as the recommendations belong to the application - therefore it is should be it's and not its. Is this correct - I need to get this sent off and I've noone to ask here to double check.

If it has been rejected I would greatly appreciate feedback on my application and/or any recommendations you may have for it's improvement.

Thanks!!!

FishOnABike

"It's" is a contraction of "it is". "Its" is possessive.

Diamond Doll

No apostrophe.

funkey_monkey

Arghhh!!!!


Thanks folks - I really appreciate the quick replies.

I thought there was an additional time when you used the apostrophe apart from when shortening "it is".

FishOnABike

Google define its for links to online dictionary definitions. Same for any word.

TheGlitchKing

it's = it is
its = possessive - aka "its hand"

Often if you want to sound more professional you should write "it is" or "it has", typically saying "it's" on a formal document looks unprofessional.

Das Kitty

funkey_monkey wrote: »

Arghhh!!!!


Thanks folks - I really appreciate the quick replies.

I thought there was an additional time when you used the apostrophe apart from when shortening "it is".

You can also use it for a contraction of "it has". But it will be clear from the context.

"It's all gone to pot."