Distinguishing Between It's and Its in English

What is the main difference between 'it's' with an apostrophe and 'its' without an apostrophe?

• Both are contractions.

• Both are possessive adjectives.

• 'It's' is a contraction, and 'its' is a possessive adjective.

• 'It's' is a possessive adjective, and 'its' is a contraction.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which of the following is an example of 'its' used as a possessive adjective?

• It's raining outside.

• The cat is playing with its toy.

• It's been a long day.

• It's on the table.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

What does 'it's' with an apostrophe stand for?

• It is or it has

• It should or it would

• It can or it could

• It was or it will

In the sentence 'It's been raining for two hours,' what does 'it's' mean?

• It will

• It has

• It is

• It was

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Which sentence correctly uses 'it's' as a contraction?

• The bird is in it's nest.

• It's a beautiful day.

• The cat is licking it's fur.

• The dog is playing with it's ball.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

In the sentence 'The dog is eating its food,' what does 'its' signify?

• A contraction of 'it has'

• A verb

• A contraction of 'it is'

• A possessive adjective

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CCSS.L.5.5C

In the sentence 'The bird is in its nest,' what does 'its' refer to?

• A verb

• A possessive adjective

• A contraction of 'it has'

• A contraction of 'it is'

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Complete the sentence: 'The cat is playing with ___ tail.'

• it has

• its

• it is

• it's

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Which of the following sentences uses 'it's' correctly?

• The dog is eating it's food.

• It's been a long day.

• The bird is in it's nest.

• It's tail is fluffy.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Complete the sentence: '___ raining now.'

• It's

• It is

• Its

• It has

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A