For example, the sun was so bright, its rays blinded me. It's is short for it is or it has 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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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] 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. Knowing when and how to use these words can cause some confusion and errors for writers Let’s explore the differences as well as english grammar rules for their proper usage. 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. It’s is a contraction that stands for it is or it has, while its is an adjective that indicates possession. However, the two are commonly confused, and using its where there should be it's (or vice versa) is a common mistake in written english Like it, its is usually avoided when referring to humans
Its is commonly used with animals when the gender is unknown or unimportant. It's and its are easy to confuse
