it's vs its

This is such a common error, understandably so, as it doesn't follow the basic rules for apostrophe usage.  Normally, an apostrope followed by an S denotes that the preposition is posessive, but not in this case.  With this use, it is ONLY a contraction of the words "IT IS".

How to remember what's correct?

it's ALWAYS means "it is"

If what you are writing shouldn't be read as "it is", don't use the apostrope.  Read it aloud to yourself and say "it's" as "it is".  If that isn't what you intended, remove the apostrophe.


alot vs a lot

Always, always (did I mention always?) spell it "a lot".  There is no such word as "alot." 

Repeat:  there is no such word as "alot."



 

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