5. Mechanics of Writing
You can't write naturally without using contractions, but:
- Avoid obscure contractions and nonstandard usages and regionalisms.
mustn't
mightn't
shan't
"ain't"
"don't" to mean "does not"
- Never create your own contractions.
- Use "it's" correctly. "It's" is the contraction of "it is." "Its" is the possessive of "it."
It's the correct contraction to use.
Its features are many.
- Likewise, use "you're" correctly. "You're" is the contraction of "you are." "Your" is a possessive adjective.
You're looking at the data entry window.
Check the settings on your modem.
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