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English for Tourism & Hospitality (102) by Prof. Adel AlSheikh

Is it's 'it is',' it has' or 'its'?

A lot of people have trouble knowing when to
use its and when to use it's. It's is a contraction for
it is or it has. Its is a possessive pronoun meaning
of it or belonging to it. If you aren't sure which
one to use, try replacing it with it is. If that makes
sense, use it's. If not, try replacing it with her or
his. If that makes sense, then use its.

Choose the correct word for the blank space
in each sentence.

1) The maple tree is shedding (it's, its) leaves.
2) The dog carries (it's, its) puppies by mouth.
3) (It's, Its) only 8, but I'm already tired.
4) The giraffe is eating (it's, its) dinner.
5) I've heard that (it's, its) going to be a hard
winter this year.
6) That hotel treats (it's, its) guests well.
7) I don't know how long (it's, its) going to take
to finish the job.
8) I wonder if (it's, its) going to rain tomorrow.
9) Please put the dog in (it's, its) pen before you
go.
10) The company knows that (it's, its) reputation
is on the line.

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