Which of the following is an example of a word that does not exist?

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Which of the following is an example of a word that does not exist?

The choice indicating "its'" is correct because this form does not exist in standard English usage. The possessive pronoun "its" is used to indicate ownership, as in "the dog wagged its tail," and it does not require an apostrophe. The contraction "it’s," on the other hand, is a valid form that stands for "it is" or "it has." The word "them" is also a valid pronoun used to refer to multiple objects or individuals. Therefore, "its'" is erroneous, making it the example of a word that does not exist within the context of standard English grammar.

The choice indicating "its'" is correct because this form does not exist in standard English usage. The possessive pronoun "its" is used to indicate ownership, as in "the dog wagged its tail," and it does not require an apostrophe. The contraction "it’s," on the other hand, is a valid form that stands for "it is" or "it has." The word "them" is also a valid pronoun used to refer to multiple objects or individuals. Therefore, "its'" is erroneous, making it the example of a word that does not exist within the context of standard English grammar.

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