For example, the sun was so bright, its rays blinded me. But, you might ask, don't apostrophes show possession, as in teacher's pet In this article, we’ll explain the difference between its and it’s, provide tips about how to remember the difference, and even cover some related questions.
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Explore the difference between “its” and “it’s” with rules, tips, and examples
Learn to use its and it's correctly and confidently in your writing.
It’s (it is) nearly the end of the month It’s (it has) gone really quickly Its is a possessive determiner (like my, your, his) which we use when referring to things or animals Every house in the street has got its own garage
[talking about a famous american journalist] It's and its are easy to confuse It's is short for it is or it has Its is the possessive form of it.
Knowing when and how to use these words can cause some confusion and errors for writers
Let’s explore the differences as well as english grammar rules for their proper usage. It’s is a contraction that stands for it is or it has, while its is an adjective that indicates possession. “its” is a possessive pronoun, indicating ownership or belonging to something that has already been mentioned or is known For example, “the cat licked its paw” shows that the paw belongs to the cat.
Its is the possessive form of it. it's (with an apostrophe) is always short for it is (it's so fun) or it has (it's been nice knowing you)
