When it comes to the usage of 'its' and 'it's,' many people often get confused. Both words are used to indicate possession or contraction, but they have different meanings and uses.
'Its' is a possessive pronoun used to show that something belongs to or is associated with a thing or animal that has already been mentioned or is understood from the context. It does not require an apostrophe.
Example: The dog wagged its tail.
'It's' is a contraction of 'it is' or 'it has.' It requires an apostrophe to indicate the missing letters.
Example: It's a beautiful day.
Here are a few guidelines to help you understand when to use 'its' or 'it's':
- Use 'its' when indicating possession or belonging to something.
- Use 'it's' when expressing a contraction of 'it is' or 'it has.'
- Do not use apostrophe (') with 'its' to make it possessive.
- Be careful with the placement of the apostrophe to avoid confusion.
- Read the sentence aloud to confirm if 'it is' or 'it has' can replace 'it's' without changing the meaning.
Here are a few examples of correct usage:
The cat touched its whiskers.
I can't believe it's already time to leave.
The company lost its biggest client.
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