Mastering Its vs. It's in English Grammar

What does 'it's' with an apostrophe represent?

• A possessive pronoun

• A contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'

• A plural form of 'it'

• None of the above

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

What does 'it's' contract?

• 'it is' or 'it was'

• 'it does' or 'it has'

• 'it is' or 'it has'

• 'it will' or 'it shall'

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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

• It's a beautiful morning.

• Its color is vibrant.

• Its been a long day.

• It's books are on the shelf.

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Why don't possessive pronouns use apostrophes?

• To avoid confusion with plurals

• Because they are not possessive

• None of the above

• To differentiate from contractions

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

How is 'its' used in the context of possession?

• None of the above

• To indicate a question

• As a contraction

• Similar to 'his' or 'her'

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which statement is true about the use of apostrophes in possessive pronouns?

• They use apostrophes only in plural forms.

• They sometimes use apostrophes.

• They never use apostrophes.

• They always use apostrophes.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Select the sentence where 'its' is used correctly.

• Its a nice day for a walk.

• I think its time to go.

• Look at its beautiful design.

• Its been too long since we met.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Choose the sentence where 'its' is correctly used to show possession.

• Its not easy being green.

• Its a hard life for us.

• The company lost its assets.

• Its been a hard day's night.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

What is the rule for using 'it's' in a sentence?

• To show possession

• None of the above

• As a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'

• To indicate plurality

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which sentence incorrectly uses 'its'?

• Its tail is very long.

• Its been a wonderful experience.

• The bird cleaned its nest.

• Its wings are very colorful.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D