Understanding 'It's' vs 'Its' Usage

The video tutorial explains the difference between 'it's' and 'its'. 'It's' is a contraction of 'it is', while 'its' is a possessive adjective. The tutorial provides examples to illustrate their correct usage and emphasizes not to interchange them. The lesson concludes with a suggestion to take a test to reinforce understanding.

What is the main topic of this lesson?

• The use of apostrophes in English

• The difference between 'it's' and 'its'

• Pronunciation of English words

• Common English grammar mistakes

What does 'it's' stand for?

• It was

• It is

• It will

• It has

Which of the following is a possessive adjective?

• It is

• Its

• It's

• It has

In the sentence 'It's quite hot today', what does 'it's' mean?

• It is

• It will

• It was

• It has

In the sentence 'The dog is wagging its tail', what does 'its' indicate?

• Possession

• Contraction

• Past tense

• Future tense

Which sentence correctly uses 'it's'?

• The cat is licking it's paws.

• It's a beautiful day.

• The book lost it's cover.

• The dog wagged it's tail.

Which sentence correctly uses 'its'?

• Its going to rain.

• Its a sunny day.

• Its been a long time.

• The dog wagged its tail.

What is the function of 'its' in a sentence?

• To express a command

• To show a contraction

• To form a question

• To indicate possession

Which of the following sentences shows possession?

• It's a nice car.

• It's been a long day.

• The cat licked its fur.

• It's raining outside.

What is the difference between 'it's' and 'its'?

• 'It's' shows possession, 'its' is a contraction.

• Both are contractions.

• Both show possession.

• 'It's' is a contraction, 'its' shows possession.