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Mastering Its vs It's in English Grammar

Mastering Its vs It's in English Grammar

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

CCSS
L.4.1G, RI.9-10.4, SL.9-10.6

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Sophia Harris

Used 1+ times

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Standards-aligned

CCSS.L.4.1G
,
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
,
CCSS.SL.9-10.6
CCSS.L.6.6
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CCSS.L.5.5C
,
CCSS.L.7.6
,
CCSS.L.8.6
,
CCSS.L.9-10.6
,
CCSS.W.8.2D
,
CCSS.L.K.4A
,
CCSS.RI.6.4
,
CCSS.RI.7.4
,
CCSS.RI.8.4
,
CCSS.W.6.1D
,
CCSS.SL.6.6
,
CCSS.W.8.1D
,
CCSS.W.8.2E
,
CCSS.SL.7.6
,
CCSS.W.6.2E
,
CCSS.W.7.2E
,
This video tutorial provides a concise grammar lesson on the correct usage of 'its' and 'it's'. It explains that 'its' is a possessive form used to indicate ownership, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'. The tutorial offers examples to illustrate the differences and provides tips for avoiding common mistakes, such as checking the word that follows. The lesson concludes with advice on avoiding contractions in formal writing to gain respect from readers.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for reducing simple errors in writing?

To become a grammar expert

To avoid learning grammar

To gain more respect from readers

To make writing more complex

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'its' signify in a sentence?

An error in writing

A contraction for 'it is'

A possession or belonging to 'it'

A new sentence beginning

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly uses 'its'?

Its been a long journey.

Its got its charm.

Its a beautiful day.

The cat licked its paw.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'it's' stand for?

Its possession

It is or it has

It was

Its location

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly uses 'it's'?

I think it's belongs to them.

Find it's owner.

It's raining today.

The dog wagged it's tail.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which example shows 'it's' as a contraction for 'it has'?

It's its own challenge.

It's my favorite book.

It's been a great adventure.

It's a long way home.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why should you avoid using 'it's' in formal writing?

It's preferred in novels

It's not recognized by grammar experts

It's too informal

It's always incorrect

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.8.2E

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