Common mistake Verb with 's

Common Mistake: Using 's with a Verb

One common mistake that people often make in English grammar is using "'s" with a verb. This error occurs when the possessive form of a noun is incorrectly used before a verb.

Explanation:

The "'s" suffix is used to indicate possession or ownership when it is attached to a noun. However, it should not be used with a verb. Verbs are used to express actions, states, or occurrences, and do not require the "'s" suffix.

For example:

Incorrect: John's dances gracefully.
Correct: John dances gracefully.

In the incorrect example, the possessive form "John's" is used before the verb "dances," which is a mistake. The correct form uses the simple present tense of the verb without the "'s" suffix.

Why is it important to avoid this mistake?

Using "'s" with a verb is grammatically incorrect and can lead to confusion or misunderstandings in writing or speaking. It is important to understand the correct usage of verbs and avoid this mistake to maintain clarity and accuracy in communication.

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Verb with 's mistake examples

Incorrect:
It sound's too good.

Correct:
It sounds too good.
Incorrect:
She seem's happy.

Correct:
She seems happy.
Incorrect:
It get’s easier when you can recognize who’s what.

Correct:
It gets easier when you can recognize who’s what.
Incorrect:
It be’s like that sometimes.

Correct:
It is like that sometimes.
Incorrect:
But this happens maybe twice a month and it last’s for minutes.

Correct:
But this happens maybe twice a month and it lasts for minutes.
Incorrect:
If it get’s flagged again, then a moderator will have to manually handle the flag.

Correct:
If it gets flagged again, then a moderator will have to manually handle the flag.
Incorrect:
I think he see's my logic

Correct:
I think he sees my logic
Correct:
If you like it then let's get it.
Correct:
I can make you animal's best friend.
Correct:
I will do it so Max's sister is happy.

Incorrect:
If this become's a problem, stop the test.

Correct:
If this becomes a problem, stop the test.
Incorrect:
Before he begin's the test, the technician must…

Correct:
Before he begins the test, the technician must…
Incorrect:
Sometimes, the special disambiguate's are not correct.

Correct:
Sometimes, the special disambiguates are not correct.
Correct:
If this becomes a problem, stop the test.
Correct:
What do Peter's parents do?
Correct:
But do not Peter's parents agree with you?
Correct:
Let's face it, it's impossible.
Correct:
I tell you, Bleed's the man you need to see.
Correct:
Not correct, but out of scope. The air filter's on the machine are dirty.
Correct:
Not correct, but out of scope. Make sure that the window open's fully.
Correct:
Not correct, but out of scope. The let's are not expensive in this part of town.
Correct:
...moved to the BAA and won that league's 1948 title.
Correct:
How did people's lifestyle change?
Correct:
- Police officer's active work:
Correct:
It's will.i.am's approach.
Correct:
You can give me doctor's number.

Incorrect:
He doe's not know what he is talking about.

Correct:
He does not know what he is talking about.
Correct:
The Commission's concurrence on DOE's general repository siting rule is separate and distinct from any comments.
Correct:
John Doe's and Jane Doe's fake personality.

Incorrect:
This vehicle get’s used too much.

Correct:
This vehicle gets used too much.
Incorrect:
The air get's colder.

Correct:
The air gets colder.
Correct:
This vehicle gets used too much...
Correct:
The stupid get's fallen off his bicycle.
Correct:
... in the tennis match, and his get's surprised everyone. [=get has surprised]
Correct:
Found by APOSTROPHE_PLURAL and APOS_ARE. His get's are amazing to watch.
Correct:
Noun, out of scope. His get’s surprise everyone.
Correct:
... and his stunning get's surprised everyone.
Correct:
... and her amazing get's shown how good she is.
Correct:
... but his get's very unusual. The entire progeny is...
Correct:
My car stays clean, but his get's very dirty.

Incorrect:
First, check if the user really see's the text.

Correct:
First, check if the user really sees the text.

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