It's vs Its

Have you ever mixed up its and it's and then realized you don’t actually know for certain when the apostrophe is needed and when it is not?

You are not alone! These are two of the most commonly confused words in the written English language.

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It's and its are two of the most commonly confused words in the written English language.

• true

• false

• ​Its is a possessive pronoun

• No apostrophe

• Its is like "her or "his" but for neutral things

  • The cat meowed because its bowl was empty.

  • The penguin eats its breakfast.
    
    

• ​It's is a a contraction of it + is or it + has.

• The apostrophe is used to show one or more letters have been removed.

• This is the ONLY meaning of it's.

• It's cold today = It is cold today.
  
  

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I lost my phone and _______ charger last week.

• it's

• its

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If ________ possible, I'd like to speak to you tomorrow.

• it's

• its

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The bike is in good condition, but ______ gears need adjusting.

• it's

• its

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My mom begs me to wear a coat to school because ______ cold outside, but I believe I only need to wear my hoodie.

• it's

• its

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Social media can be a fun way to stay in touch with friends, but it also has ______ risks, like online bullying.

• it's

• its

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The Harry Potter book series is loved by many for ______ magical adventures and memorable characters.

• it's

• its

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______ exciting when a new superhero movie comes out because we get to see our favorite characters in action.

• it's

• its

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1. When a new song comes out, ______ common for people to share it with their friends on social media.

• it's

• its

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When you're solving a math problem, ______ helpful to break it down into smaller steps.

• it's

• its

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The new skateboard is cool because of ______ colorful design and smooth ride.

• it's

• its