Mercy and Charity
Even the most skilled writers here have trouble with its versus it's. That's the one the makes me wince the most, because it's so easy to learn. But this is not the place, and you both know it, especially when one of the posters is gravely ill, and drugged up to the max. Everyone is not a skilled grammarian, and everyone has faults, gaps, missing pieces. The best way to teach is through example.
IT'S always a shame when the arrow misses ITS mark.
IT'S is a contractions for it is, and it's the ONLY time you use it. ITS and a neuter possessive adjective like his and hers, Possessive adjectives like his hers its theirs yours NEVER get apostrophes because they already are possessive.
The beauty here is that these two rules have no exceptions. But eyes will still glaze over because many people just don't get grammar.
MY GAPS: When Chuck wrote, "worm stinger" I first thought of worm gear, something I knew nothing about, but learned it here from a patient member.
I was joking and apologize to Art and Chuck if I offended them. We've got to have fun here, and should strive as much as possible to keep it light, inviting, informative, and stress free in the Imperial Forum.
arthur
