Its or It's

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

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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When should you use 'its'?

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'Its' is used when you want to show that something belongs to or is associated with a non-human subject.

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When should you use 'it's'?

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'It's' is used as a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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Provide an example sentence using 'its'.

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The dog wagged its tail.

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Provide an example sentence using 'it's'.

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It's going to rain today.

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What is a common mistake people make with 'its' and 'it's'?

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Many people confuse 'its' with 'it's', using 'it's' when they mean to indicate possession.

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How can you remember when to use 'it's'?

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If you can replace 'it's' with 'it is' or 'it has' in the sentence, then 'it's' is correct.

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How can you remember when to use 'its'?

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If you are indicating possession and cannot replace it with 'it is' or 'it has', then 'its' is correct.

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Is 'its' ever used with an apostrophe?

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No, 'its' is never used with an apostrophe; the possessive form does not require one.

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What type of word is 'it's'?

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'It's' is a contraction.