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Hello there, English learner! 👋
Great question about “its” vs. “it’s”—these two tiny words look almost the same, but they have very different meanings. Confusing them is one of the most common grammar mistakes, so let’s clear it up together with simple explanations, tips, and examples!
🗝️ Quick Answer:
📚 1. It’s = It is / It has (Contraction)
👉 “It’s” is a short form (contraction) of:
🗣️ Examples:
✅ Test Tip:
Try replacing “it’s” with “it is” or “it has.”
If the sentence still makes sense, you’re using it correctly!
📚 2. Its = Possessive form of “it”
👉 “Its” shows ownership, like his, her, their, your.
Even though possessive nouns usually have ’s, “its” does not. That’s the exception!
🗣️ Examples:
❌ Don’t write “it’s tail” or “it’s policy” in these examples—it would mean “it is tail,” which makes no sense.
🔁 Side-by-Side Comparison
❗ Common Mistake Alert
❌ The cat licked it’s paw.
❌ Its a beautiful day.
✅ Correct:
📝 Practice Time: Fill in its or it’s
✅ Answers:
💡 Learning Tip:
Pro Tip:
If you can replace the word with “it is” or “it has”, use “it’s.”
If not, and it shows possession, use “its.”
🧠 Try saying it out loud to check!