Word Usage
Mary W. Ng
June 26, 2009
he’s, his
He’s is the abbreviation of he is or he has. His is a possessive determiner; it is the possessive form of the third person singular masculine pronoun he.
| Incorrect: | Even though the bicycle ride is over, he’s fundraising efforts are not. |
| Correct: | Even though the bicycle ride is over, his fundraising efforts are not. |