What’s the Difference Between “Its” and “It’s”?
Mixing up “it’s” and “its” can happen to anyone. We’ll teach you how to avoid this common mistake.
- It’s supposed to rain all day. = It is supposed to rain all day.
- It’s been raining all day. = It has been raining all day.
Its is an adjective that indicates possession.
- The entire house is beautiful, but its backyard is what makes it stand out.
The Difference Between “It’s” and “Its”
Occasionally, slipping in an apostrophe where there’s not supposed to be one can happen to anyone. That’s usually the case when it comes to these two words: it’s and its. Read on to learn what these words mean and how to use them correctly.
When to Use “It’s”
It’s is a contraction that stands for it is or it has.
When to Use “Its”
Its is the possessive form of it, and is used to show possession or belonging.
Please note that while it’s is used for several tenses (going-future, present perfect, etc.), its is not.
Using “Its” and “It’s” Correctly
When in doubt, substitute the word in question with it is or it has. If the sentence makes sense, then an apostrophe is needed. If it doesn’t make sense, then there’s no need for an apostrophe.
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