Understanding 'It's' vs 'Its'

This video tutorial explains the difference between 'it's' and 'its'. 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has', while 'its' is a possessive pronoun. The video provides examples to illustrate the correct usage of each form. It also offers tips on how to decide which form to use by checking if 'it is' or 'it has' fits in the sentence. If it does, use 'it's'; if not, use 'its'.

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

• Both are possessive pronouns.

• Both are contractions.

• 'It's' is a contraction, 'its' is a possessive pronoun.

• 'It's' is a possessive pronoun, 'its' is a contraction.

Which of the following is a possessive pronoun?

• It has

• It is

• Its

• It's

In the sentence 'The cat is eating its food', what does 'its' signify?

• The food is not related to the cat.

• The cat is eating it is food.

• The cat is eating it has food.

• The food belongs to the cat.

Which of the following sentences uses 'its' correctly?

• The city is known for it's history.

• Its been a while since we met.

• The dog lost its collar.

• It's a beautiful day.

Which of the following is NOT a possessive pronoun?

• Their

• It's

• Her

• His

What does 'its' indicate in the sentence 'The city is known for its architecture'?

• The city is known for it is architecture.

• The architecture is unrelated to the city.

• The city is known for it has architecture.

• The architecture belongs to the city.

Which sentence correctly uses 'it's'?

• The book lost it's cover.

• The city is known for it's parks.

• It's been a long day.

• The dog wagged it's tail.

What does 'it's' stand for in the sentence 'It's raining outside'?

• It will

• It has

• It was

• It is

In the sentence 'It's been a great journey', what does 'it's' stand for?

• It is

• It has

• It will

• It was

What is the contraction form of 'it is'?

• Its

• It's

• It has

• It was