English Grammar: Its vs It's

Question 1

When is its used?

(with no apostrophe ‘)

Answer 1

Its- possessive word, belonging to

e.g. The car needs its brakes repaired
e.g. The hotel has increased its prices
e.g. The dog has found its ball

Question 2

When do we use it’s?

Answer 2

It’s- is a conjuncture meaning it is a shortened version of It is

e.g. It’s hot outside
e.g. It’s the best cheesecake ever
e.g. It’s been a great day

Question 3

Use the correct word:

I loved the movie, especially […] amazing 3D visuals

a). Its
b). It’s

Answer 3

a). Its

I loved the movie, especially its amazing 3D visuals

Its- possessive word, belonging to

Question 4

Use the correct word:

Why is she already up, […] so early?

a). Its
b). It’s

Answer 4

b). It’s

Why is she already up, it’s so early?

It’s- is a conjuncture meaning it is a shortened version of It is

Question 5

Use the correct the word:

The cat has found […] new toy.

a). Its
b). It’s

Answer 5

a). Its

The cat has found […] new toy

Its- possessive word, belonging to (with no apostrophe ‘)