Its/ 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 (e.g., the dog wagged its tail). 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has' (e.g., it's raining).

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When should you use 'it's'?

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Use 'it's' when you can replace it with 'it is' or 'it has' in the sentence.

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When should you use 'its'?

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Use 'its' to show possession, indicating that something belongs to 'it'.

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Example of 'it's' in a sentence.

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It's a beautiful day outside.

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Example of 'its' in a sentence.

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The cat licked its paw.

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What does 'it's' stand for?

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'It's' stands for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What does 'its' indicate?

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'Its' indicates possession, showing that something belongs to 'it'.

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Is 'its' ever used as a contraction?

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No, 'its' is never a contraction; it is always a possessive pronoun.

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Can 'it's' be used to show possession?

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No, 'it's' cannot show possession; use 'its' for that purpose.

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

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If you can replace it with 'it is' or 'it has', use 'it's'.