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Bookmark or Share- When to Use "It's" or "Its"? (Explanation, with Examples) - GrammarflexHow to use “it’s” and “its”. Meaning of ‘its’ and ‘it’s’. “It’s” as a contraction. “Its” as a possessive pronoun. A tip to learn when to use its vs. it’s. The contraction, ‘it’s’, used in sentences. Possessive pronoun, ‘its’, used in sentences. Read about commonly confused words.
- It's vs. Its: Correct Usage - Merriam-WebsterIt's is a contraction and should be used where a sentence would normally read 'it is' or 'it has.' The apostrophe indicates that part of a word has been removed. Its with no apostrophe, on the other hand, is the possessive word, like 'his' and 'her,' for nouns without gender.
- 'It's' vs. 'Its': Keeping Each in Its Place | Merriam-Webster'Its' and 'it's' are very commonly confused. Use 'it's' as a contraction of 'it is' or 'it has,' as in 'it's fine.' Use 'its' when referring to something that relates to itself, as in 'on its own.'
- Its and It's: Correct Usage and Examples | YourDictionaryIn the case of its and it's, one pesky apostrophe is responsible for many spelling mistakes. Because both words sound the same, it doesn't matter when you're speaking — but the difference can be noticeable and confusing when you're writing.
- It's or Its? - Grammar MonsterApostrophes are used to show possession. For example, the possessive form of "dog" is "dog's" (as in "the dog's teeth" or "the dog's ball"). Therefore, somewhat understandably, many think that the possessive form of "it" should be "it's." It fits the pattern.
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