"It's" vs. "Its"
* "It's" is a contraction of "it is" or "it has."
* Example: It's a beautiful day.
* Example: It's been raining all week.
* "Its" is a possessive pronoun, meaning "belonging to it."
* Example: The dog wagged its tail.
* Example: The tree lost its leaves.
Key Points
* Look for the words "it is" or "it has." If you can substitute those phrases, use "it's."
* If you need to show possession, use "its."
Examples
* Correct: The cat licked its paw. (Possession)
* Incorrect: The cat licked it's paw. (Wrong use of contraction)
* Correct: It's too late to go out. (Contraction of "it is")
* Incorrect: Its too late to go out. (Wrong use of possessive)
Remember: Think of the possessive pronoun "its" like the possessive pronouns "his" and "hers." It shows belonging!