Its & it's
Its vs It’s These two English words are very often used incorrectly by native speakers. It’s important that you understand the difference.
It’s
It’s is a contraction of it is or it has.
It’s time to go.
Do you think it’s ready?
I read your article – it’s very good.
Do you know where my purse is? It’s on the table.
It’s been a long time.
Its
Its is the possessive form of it.
That’s an interesting device – what is its purpose?
I saw Les Misérables during its initial run.
This stove has its own timer.
The bird lost some of its feathers.
Where is its head office?
Its vs It’s These two English words are very often used incorrectly by native speakers. It’s important that you understand the difference.
It’s
It’s is a contraction of it is or it has.
It’s time to go.
Do you think it’s ready?
I read your article – it’s very good.
Do you know where my purse is? It’s on the table.
It’s been a long time.
Its
Its is the possessive form of it.
That’s an interesting device – what is its purpose?
I saw Les Misérables during its initial run.
This stove has its own timer.
The bird lost some of its feathers.
Where is its head office?
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