There is often confusion between the use of ‘its’ and ‘it’s’. ‘It’s’ is short for ‘it is’ or ‘it has’. It’s the correct answer.
‘Its’ is a possessive adjective, indicating ownership. The dog has a bone in its mouth.
Understand Write out the following sentences in your copy, inserting either ‘it’s’ or ‘its’.
1. This dog must be lost. Where is ______ collar? 2. ______ obvious that we are going to get homework tonight. 3. Eithne decided to get a Saint Bernard puppy as ______ floppy ears are adorable. 4. George hates driving in the dark as ______ difficult to see the road signs. 5. ______ been a week since I last saw my watch. ______ definitely lost. 6. I don’t think ______ going to rain today. 7. If ______ fine with you, I would rather go tomorrow. 8. The oven has ______ own timer. 9. The dog hurt ______ leg.
