Its,
It’s,
and Its’
From the UWF Writing Lab’s
101 Grammar Mini-Lessons Series
Mini-Lesson #69
“Its” is the possessive of “it.”
Incorrect:
The giant fish had razor-sharp teeth in it’s mouth.
Correct:
The giant fish had razor-sharp teeth in its mouth.
“It’s” is the contraction for “it is.”
Incorrect:
Its possible that we have angered her in
some way.
Correct:
It’s possible that we have angered her in
some way.
“It’s” is also the contraction for “it has.”
Incorrect:
Its been several years since the company’s
financial records were audited.
Correct:
It’s been several years since the company’s
financial records were audited.
Not a word
Its’
EVER!
Practice
(Its, It’s, Its’) never too late to say that you are
sorry.
It’s
The Supreme Court has refused to open (its, it’s,
its’) doors to live television coverage.
its
More Practice
The committee will announce (it’s, its, its’)
findings today.
its
The film was modified from (it’s, its, its’) original
version, and (it’s, its, its’) now available on
video.
its…it’s