For example, the sun was so bright, its rays blinded me. “its” (without an apostrophe) is a possessive pronoun In this article, we’ll explain the difference between its and it’s, provide tips about how to remember the difference, and even cover some related questions.
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Explore the difference between “its” and “it’s” with rules, tips, and examples
Learn to use its and it's correctly and confidently in your writing. It’s (it is) nearly the end of the month It’s (it has) gone really quickly Its is a possessive determiner (like my, your, his) which we use when referring to things or animals
Every house in the street has got its own garage [talking about a famous american journalist] It’s is a contraction that stands for it is or it has, while its is an adjective that indicates possession. Its is the possessive form of it. it's (with an apostrophe) is always short for it is (it's so fun) or it has (it's been nice knowing you)
But, you might ask, don't apostrophes show possession, as in teacher's pet
Well, yes they do, but not necessarily with pronouns. This quick guide explains the difference with clear examples to help you get it right every time.
