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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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How is "it is" an adequate response but "it's" isn't
  

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Is this correct? Yes, it is. --- Yes, it's.

— Philip

  • Is this correct?
  • Yes, it is.
  • --- Yes, it's.
  • Why?
  • Because.
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Is this correct? Yes, it is. Emotion: yes --- Yes, it's.
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Anonymous How is "it is" an adequate response but "it's" isn't
You can't use a subject-auxiliary contraction before a gap (omitted, implicit words).

John's not often eaten escargot, but I've. (WRONG) I've often done so.
John's not often eaten escargot, but I have. (RIGHT)

Karen will go to the play, and I'll, too. (WRONG) I'l
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