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Oct 22 2009   2:48PM GMT

“It’s” or “its” — which is correct?



Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
CIO, it's or its, contractions, possessives, spelling, Business writing, Quiz

Which is correct?
Maintaining an appropriate ambient temperature for hardware is essential to ____ performance and longevity.
a. it’s
b. its

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Sep 18 2009   1:57PM GMT

It’s or its?



Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
CIO, it's or its, Business writing, grammar, personal pronouns, possessives, Quiz

Which is correct?
Augmented reality seems futuristic but ____ potential has already begun to be realized.
a. its
b. it’s
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Dec 30 2008   10:22PM GMT

Writing for business - New Year’s, New Years or New Years’ Eve?



Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
CIO, Quiz, Business writing, possessives
noisemaker.jpg Which is correct?
After the celebrations of ____________, January 1 seems like an excellent choice for a holiday.
a. New Year’s Eve
b. New Years Eve
c. New Years’ Eve

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