For example, the sun was so bright, its rays blinded me. Its and it's are often confused because they sound the same, but they have very different meanings and uses 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.
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) But, you might ask, don't apostrophes show possession, as in teacher's pet Well, yes they do, but not necessarily with pronouns. 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. What is the difference between “its” and “it’s” “its” is a possessive pronoun, while “it’s” is a contraction for “it is” or “it has”.
This quick guide explains the difference with clear examples to help you get it right every time.
Its is a possessive adjective A possessive adjective is used before a noun to show possession Its belongs to the pronoun it Remember it is used for animals and things
The dog has a ball.
