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Lets or let's

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princessx · 25/03/2013 18:27

Quick question - I know lets is short for let us, does that mean it has to have the apostrophe?

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Greythorne · 25/03/2013 18:29

Yes

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ChoudeBruxelles · 25/03/2013 18:29

Yes

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princessx · 25/03/2013 18:31

Wow thx for quick replies!

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iklboo · 25/03/2013 18:32

Unless you're saying 'he lets his flat to his friend'.

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PhyllisDoris · 25/03/2013 18:35

Use an apostrophe when there's a letter missing, so yes

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