{"id":761243,"date":"2025-04-04T14:49:28","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T09:19:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=761243"},"modified":"2025-04-04T14:53:02","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T09:23:02","slug":"difference-between-its-and-its","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/difference-between-its-and-it-s\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference between Its and It&#8217;s"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' style='display:block'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/difference-between-its-and-it-s\/#Difference_between_Its_and_Its\" title=\"Difference between Its and It&#8217;s\">Difference between Its and It&#8217;s<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/difference-between-its-and-it-s\/#What_is_the_Difference_Between_Its_and_Its\" title=\"What is the Difference Between &#8220;Its&#8221; and &#8220;It\u2019s&#8221;?\">What is the Difference Between &#8220;Its&#8221; and &#8220;It\u2019s&#8221;?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/difference-between-its-and-it-s\/#Definition_of_Its\" title=\"Definition of &#8220;Its&#8221;\">Definition of &#8220;Its&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/difference-between-its-and-it-s\/#Definition_of_Its-2\" title=\"Definition of &#8220;It\u2019s&#8221;\">Definition of &#8220;It\u2019s&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/difference-between-its-and-it-s\/#Tricks_to_Remember_the_Difference_between_Its_and_Its\" title=\"Tricks to Remember the Difference between Its and It&#8217;s\">Tricks to Remember the Difference between Its and It&#8217;s<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/difference-between-its-and-it-s\/#Why_Knowing_the_Difference_Between_Its_and_Its_is_Important\" title=\"Why Knowing the Difference Between &#8220;Its&#8221; and &#8220;It\u2019s&#8221; is Important\">Why Knowing the Difference Between &#8220;Its&#8221; and &#8220;It\u2019s&#8221; is Important<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/difference-between-its-and-it-s\/#Worksheet_Difference_Between_Its_and_Its\" title=\"Worksheet: Difference Between &#8220;Its&#8221; and &#8220;It\u2019s&#8221;\">Worksheet: Difference Between &#8220;Its&#8221; and &#8220;It\u2019s&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/difference-between-its-and-it-s\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/difference-between-its-and-it-s\/#Difference_between_Its_and_Its_FAQs\" title=\"Difference between Its and It&#8217;s FAQs\">Difference between Its and It&#8217;s FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/difference-between-its-and-it-s\/#Where_to_Use_Its_and_Its\" title=\"Where to Use Its and It\u2019s?\">Where to Use Its and It\u2019s?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/difference-between-its-and-it-s\/#What_Are_Examples_of_Its_and_Its\" title=\"What Are Examples of Its and It\u2019s?\">What Are Examples of Its and It\u2019s?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/difference-between-its-and-it-s\/#When_to_Use_Its_vs_It\" title=\"When to Use It\u2019s vs. It?\">When to Use It\u2019s vs. It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/difference-between-its-and-it-s\/#How_to_Remember_the_Difference_Between_Its_and_Its\" title=\"How to Remember the Difference Between Its and It\u2019s?\">How to Remember the Difference Between Its and It\u2019s?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/difference-between-its-and-it-s\/#What_is_a_Sentence_Using_Its\" title=\"What is a Sentence Using Its?\">What is a Sentence Using Its?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>Difference between Its and It&#8217;s: <\/strong>The English language can be tricky, especially when it comes to grammar rules. Many learners find it confusing to use similar-looking words correctly. One such common mistake is mixing up \u2018Its\u2019 and \u2018It\u2019s\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>The English language has many words that look similar but have different meanings, making grammar rules tricky for learners. One such common confusion is between \u2018Its\u2019 and \u2018It\u2019s\u2019. Though they appear almost identical, they serve different purposes in a sentence. \u2018Its\u2019 is a possessive pronoun, while \u2018It\u2019s\u2019 is a contraction of \u2018It is\u2019 or \u2018It has\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding their correct usage is essential for fluent English communication. In this article, we will explain the difference between \u2018Its\u2019 and \u2018It\u2019s\u2019, provide examples, and clarify their usage in a simple way.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/difference-between-your-and-youre\/\">Difference between Your and Youre<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_between_Its_and_Its\"><\/span>Difference between Its and It&#8217;s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Feature<\/th>\n<th>Its<\/th>\n<th>It\u2019s<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Definition<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>A possessive pronoun that shows ownership or belonging.<\/td>\n<td>A contraction of \u201cit is\u201d or \u201cit has.\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Possessive pronoun (like his, her, their).<\/td>\n<td>Contraction (shortened form of two words).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Meaning<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Indicates that something belongs to &#8220;it&#8221; (a thing, animal, or entity).<\/td>\n<td>Stands for \u201cit is\u201d or \u201cit has\u201d in a sentence.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Example Sentences<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>The cat licked its paws.<\/li>\n<li>The company changed its policy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s raining outside. (= It is raining.)<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s been a long day. (= It has been a long day.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>How to Check<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Replace \u201cits\u201d with \u201chis\u201d or \u201cher.\u201d If the sentence still makes sense, use &#8220;its.&#8221;<\/td>\n<td>Replace \u201cit\u2019s\u201d with \u201cit is\u201d or \u201cit has.\u201d If the sentence still makes sense, use &#8220;it\u2019s.&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Common Mistakes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>The dog lost it\u2019s collar. (Wrong)<\/li>\n<li>The dog lost its collar. (Correct)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Its a beautiful day. (Wrong)<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s a beautiful day. (Correct)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Difference_Between_Its_and_Its\"><\/span>What is the Difference Between &#8220;Its&#8221; and &#8220;It\u2019s&#8221;?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The confusion between &#8220;its&#8221; and &#8220;it\u2019s&#8221; arises because one is a possessive pronoun, while the other is a contraction.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Its&#8221; is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership or belonging.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It\u2019s&#8221; is a contraction of &#8220;it is&#8221; or &#8220;it has.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>A simple trick to remember the difference:<\/strong><br \/>\n\ud83d\udc49 If you can replace the word with \u201cit is\u201d or \u201cit has,\u201d use &#8220;it\u2019s.&#8221;<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc49 If not, use &#8220;its.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s dive deeper into their definitions and uses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Understanding &#8220;Its&#8221; (Possessive Pronoun)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/difference-between-which-and-in-which\/\">Difference between which and in which<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Definition_of_Its\"><\/span>Definition of &#8220;Its&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;Its&#8221; is a possessive pronoun that indicates ownership or belonging. It is similar to other possessive pronouns like his, her, their, or your.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of &#8220;Its&#8221; in Sentences:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The cat licked its paws. (The paws belong to the cat.)<\/li>\n<li>The company changed its policy. (The policy belongs to the company.)<\/li>\n<li>The phone lost its signal in the tunnel. (The signal belongs to the phone.)<\/li>\n<li>The tree shed its leaves in the fall. (The leaves belong to the tree.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Common Mistakes with &#8220;Its&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The dog lost it\u2019s collar. \u274c (Incorrect)<\/li>\n<li>The dog lost its collar. \u2714 (Correct \u2013 shows possession)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Check If &#8220;Its&#8221; Is Correct<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Substitute &#8220;its&#8221; with &#8220;his&#8221; or &#8220;her.&#8221;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The bird is in its nest. (The nest belongs to the bird.)<\/li>\n<li>The bird is in his nest. (Makes sense \u2192 &#8220;its&#8221; is correct.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Understanding &#8220;It\u2019s&#8221; (Contraction of &#8220;It is&#8221; or &#8220;It has&#8221;)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/difference-between-shall-and-will\/\">Difference between shall and will<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Definition_of_Its-2\"><\/span>Definition of &#8220;It\u2019s&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;It\u2019s&#8221; is a contraction (a shortened form of two words). It always stands for either \u201cit is\u201d or \u201cit has.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of &#8220;It\u2019s&#8221; in Sentences:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s raining outside. (= It is raining outside.)<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s been a long day. (= It has been a long day.)<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s time for lunch. (= It is time for lunch.)<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s going to be a great weekend. (= It is going to be a great weekend.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Common Mistakes with &#8220;It\u2019s&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The bird is in it\u2019s nest. (Incorrect)<\/li>\n<li>The bird is in its nest. (Correct \u2013 shows possession)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Check If &#8220;It\u2019s&#8221; Is Correct<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Try replacing &#8220;it\u2019s&#8221; with &#8220;it is&#8221; or &#8220;it has.&#8221; If the sentence still makes sense, then &#8220;it\u2019s&#8221; is correct.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s a beautiful day. (= It is a beautiful day.) \u2714<\/li>\n<li>The dog wagged it\u2019s tail. (= It is tail? \u274c Doesn\u2019t make sense \u2192 Use &#8220;its&#8221; instead.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tricks_to_Remember_the_Difference_between_Its_and_Its\"><\/span>Tricks to Remember the Difference between Its and It&#8217;s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. Try Expanding &#8220;It\u2019s&#8221;<\/strong><br \/>\nReplace &#8220;it\u2019s&#8221; with &#8220;it is&#8221; or &#8220;it has.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>If the sentence still makes sense, &#8220;it\u2019s&#8221; is correct.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Use &#8220;His&#8221; or &#8220;Her&#8221; Test for &#8220;Its&#8221;<\/strong><br \/>\nReplace &#8220;its&#8221; with &#8220;his&#8221; or &#8220;her.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>If the sentence still makes sense, &#8220;its&#8221; is correct.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Remember: Possessive Pronouns Never Use Apostrophes<\/strong><br \/>\nHis, her, its, their, your (None have an apostrophe.)<\/p>\n<p>The apostrophe in &#8220;it\u2019s&#8221; is only used for a contraction (it is \/ it has).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Knowing_the_Difference_Between_Its_and_Its_is_Important\"><\/span>Why Knowing the Difference Between &#8220;Its&#8221; and &#8220;It\u2019s&#8221; is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Improves Writing Accuracy \u2013<\/strong> Using &#8220;its&#8221; (possessive) and &#8220;it\u2019s&#8221; (contraction) correctly prevents grammar mistakes that can affect clarity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhances Professional Communication \u2013<\/strong> Proper grammar in emails, reports, and documents makes writing look polished and credible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Boosts Readability \u2013<\/strong> Correct grammar improves user experience and search engine rankings, essential for content writing and blogging.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prevents Misinterpretation \u2013<\/strong> Incorrect usage can confuse readers, changing the meaning of a sentence and leading to misunderstandings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strengthens Grammar Skills \u2013<\/strong> Mastering this rule builds a strong foundation for learning and applying other essential English grammar concepts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Worksheet_Difference_Between_Its_and_Its\"><\/span>Worksheet: Difference Between &#8220;Its&#8221; and &#8220;It\u2019s&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Choose the correct option for each question. Each question tests your understanding of when to use &#8220;its&#8221; (possessive pronoun) and &#8220;it\u2019s&#8221; (contraction for &#8220;it is&#8221; or &#8220;it has&#8221;).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 1: Fill in the Blank (Multiple Choice Questions)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. ______ a beautiful day to go outside.<\/strong><br \/>\na) Its<br \/>\nb) It\u2019s<br \/>\nc) Its\u2019<br \/>\nd) It has<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. The dog wagged ______ tail excitedly when it saw its owner.<\/strong><br \/>\na) it\u2019s<br \/>\nb) its<br \/>\nc) it is<br \/>\nd) it has<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. The company revised ______ policies to meet new regulations.<\/strong><br \/>\na) its<br \/>\nb) it\u2019s<br \/>\nc) its\u2019<br \/>\nd) it is<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. ______ been a long time since we last met.<\/strong><br \/>\na) Its<br \/>\nb) It\u2019s<br \/>\nc) Its\u2019<br \/>\nd) It has<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. The phone is in ______ case on the table.<\/strong><br \/>\na) it\u2019s<br \/>\nb) its<br \/>\nc) it is<br \/>\nd) it has<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 2: Identify the Error<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Which sentence is correct?<\/strong><br \/>\na) The cat licked it\u2019s paws.<br \/>\nb) It\u2019s been a tough day.<br \/>\nc) The book lost it\u2019s cover.<br \/>\nd) The team is known for it\u2019s hard work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Identify the incorrect sentence.<\/strong><br \/>\na) It\u2019s raining outside.<br \/>\nb) The car lost its tire.<br \/>\nc) The country celebrated it\u2019s independence day.<br \/>\nd) The bird built its nest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Which sentence correctly uses &#8220;it\u2019s&#8221;?<\/strong><br \/>\na) Its going to be a challenge.<br \/>\nb) The school announced it\u2019s new rules.<br \/>\nc) It\u2019s important to follow the instructions.<br \/>\nd) The clock lost it\u2019s minute hand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. Select the correct sentence.<\/strong><br \/>\na) The baby dropped it\u2019s toy.<br \/>\nb) The dog is in it\u2019s kennel.<br \/>\nc) It\u2019s not a big deal.<br \/>\nd) The city is known for it\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. Which of the following sentences is incorrect?<\/strong><br \/>\na) It\u2019s time to leave.<br \/>\nb) The cat cleaned its fur.<br \/>\nc) Its been a long day.<br \/>\nd) The company changed its logo.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 3: Sentence Correction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>11. Identify the correct replacement for the incorrect word in this sentence:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8220;The laptop lost it\u2019s battery charge.&#8221;<\/strong><br \/>\na) It\u2019s \u2192 its<br \/>\nb) It\u2019s \u2192 it is<br \/>\nc) It\u2019s \u2192 it has<br \/>\nd) The sentence is already correct<\/p>\n<p><strong>12. What should replace the incorrect word in the sentence below?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8220;Its going to be a great vacation.&#8221;<\/strong><br \/>\na) Its \u2192 It is<br \/>\nb) Its \u2192 It has<br \/>\nc) Its \u2192 It\u2019s<br \/>\nd) No change needed<\/p>\n<p><strong>13. Choose the correct form to complete the sentence:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8220;The restaurant updated ______ menu to include more options.&#8221;<\/strong><br \/>\na) it\u2019s<br \/>\nb) its<br \/>\nc) it is<br \/>\nd) it has<\/p>\n<p><strong>14. Correct the following sentence:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&#8220;It\u2019s benefits outweigh the risks.&#8221;<\/strong><br \/>\na) Change &#8220;It\u2019s&#8221; to &#8220;Its&#8221;<br \/>\nb) Change &#8220;It\u2019s&#8221; to &#8220;It is&#8221;<br \/>\nc) No change needed<br \/>\nd) Remove &#8220;It\u2019s&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>15. Choose the correct sentence.<\/strong><br \/>\na) Its been a great experience.<br \/>\nb) The school changed it\u2019s syllabus.<br \/>\nc) The baby held its mother\u2019s finger.<br \/>\nd) The cat slept in it\u2019s bed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer Key (For Teacher Use Only)<\/strong><br \/>\nb \u2013 It\u2019s<\/p>\n<p>b \u2013 its<\/p>\n<p>a \u2013 its<\/p>\n<p>b \u2013 It\u2019s<\/p>\n<p>b \u2013 its<\/p>\n<p>b \u2013 It\u2019s been a tough day.<\/p>\n<p>c \u2013 The country celebrated it\u2019s independence day.<\/p>\n<p>c \u2013 It\u2019s important to follow the instructions.<\/p>\n<p>c \u2013 It\u2019s not a big deal.<\/p>\n<p>c \u2013 Its been a long day.<\/p>\n<p>a \u2013 It\u2019s \u2192 its<\/p>\n<p>c \u2013 Its \u2192 It\u2019s<\/p>\n<p>b \u2013 its<\/p>\n<p>a \u2013 Change &#8220;It\u2019s&#8221; to &#8220;Its&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>c \u2013 The baby held its mother\u2019s finger.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Use &#8220;its&#8221; when showing possession (like &#8220;his&#8221; or &#8220;her&#8221;).<\/li>\n<li>Use &#8220;it\u2019s&#8221; as a contraction of &#8220;it is&#8221; or &#8220;it has.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Always double-check by replacing &#8220;it\u2019s&#8221; with &#8220;it is&#8221; or &#8220;it has&#8221; to confirm correctness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_between_Its_and_Its_FAQs\"><\/span>Difference between Its and It&#8217;s FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Use_Its_and_Its\"><\/span>Where to Use Its and It\u2019s?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tUse its when showing possession or ownership. It is a possessive pronoun, similar to his or her. Use it\u2019s as a contraction of it is or it has. It shortens two words into one.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Examples_of_Its_and_Its\"><\/span>What Are Examples of Its and It\u2019s?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tExamples of Its (Possessive Pronoun): The book lost its cover. The dog chased its tail. The machine is known for its efficiency. The car needs its oil changed.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Use_Its_vs_It\"><\/span>When to Use It\u2019s vs. It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tUse it\u2019s when you mean it is or it has. This is a contraction that combines two words. 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