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Its vs It\u2019s<\/h1>\n

The words its<\/strong> and it\u2019s<\/strong> are among the most commonly confused words in English. Why? There are many reasons for this. First, its<\/strong> and it\u2019s<\/strong> are homophones, meaning they sound the same but have different meanings. Second, their spelling is very similar, with the only difference being an apostrophe. Third, the meaning of it\u2019s<\/strong> is often mistaken for its<\/strong> due to the use of the possessive apostrophe in English.<\/p>\n

Its: Possessive Adjective<\/h2>\n

Its<\/strong> is a possessive adjective, which shows ownership or belonging. It is used to describe something that belongs to or is related to an object or animal (without gender).<\/p>\n

The tree lost its<\/strong> leaves.
\nThe dog bit its<\/strong> bone.
\nThe school celebrated its<\/strong> anniversary.<\/div>\n

It\u2019s: Contraction of \u201cIt is\u201d or \u201cIt has\u201d<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s<\/strong> is the contracted form of either it is<\/strong> or it has<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s<\/strong> a great day for a walk.
\nIt is<\/strong> a great day for a walk<\/div>\n
It\u2019s<\/strong> been a tough week at work.
\nIt has<\/strong> been a tough week at work.<\/div>\n
It\u2019s<\/strong> a nice day today.
\nIt is<\/strong> a nice day today.<\/div>\n

If you\u2019re not sure which verb is used, you can replace the contracted form (it’s) with the full form, and it will become clear which verb fits the context.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s<\/strong> a great day for a walk. = It is<\/strong> a great day for a walk.<\/div>\n
It\u2019s<\/strong> been a tough week at work. = It ha<\/strong>s been a tough week at work.<\/div>\n

The Saxon Genitive (Possessive Form)<\/h2>\n

In English, possession is often shown by the Saxon genitive, which is formed by adding an apostrophe (‘) and s<\/strong> to a noun. This is why it\u2019s<\/strong> is often confused with its<\/strong>, which is used to show possession. However, it\u2019s<\/strong> cannot be used for possessive pronouns in English. Possession is shown by using possessive adjectives (like its<\/strong>, my<\/strong>, your<\/strong>, etc.).<\/p>\n

The bird flew out of its<\/strong> nest.
\nThe child was playing with its<\/strong> toy.
\nThe child held its<\/strong> book.<\/div>\n
The car\u2019s<\/strong> engine stopped working.
\nThe car\u2019s<\/strong> door was open.<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Personal Pronoun<\/th>\nPossessive Adjective<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
I<\/strong><\/td>\nmy<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
you<\/strong><\/td>\nyour<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
he<\/strong><\/td>\nhis<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
she<\/strong><\/td>\nher<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
it<\/strong><\/td>\nits<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
we<\/strong><\/td>\nour<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
you<\/strong><\/td>\nyour<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
they<\/strong><\/td>\ntheir<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n

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