Its and its worksheet - Free Printable

Let's solve this grammar exercise step by step. The task is to circle the correct word — either "its" or "it's" — in each sentence.

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🔹 Key Rule Reminder:

- Its = possessive pronoun (means "belonging to it") → no apostrophe.
- It's = contraction of "it is" or "it has" → always includes an apostrophe.

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Now, let’s go through each sentence:

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1. The tiger licked its it's paw.
→ The paw belongs to the tiger → possessive.
✔ Correct: *its*
✘ "it's" would mean "it is", which doesn't make sense here.
✔️ Answer: its

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2. I wonder if its it's going to rain tomorrow.
→ This means “I wonder if it is going to rain…”
✔ Correct: *it's* (contraction for "it is")
✘ "its" would mean "belonging to it", which doesn’t fit.
✔️ Answer: it's

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3. Its It's time to go to school.
→ This means “It is time to go to school.”
✔ Correct: *It's* (contraction for "it is")
✘ "Its" would mean “belonging to it”, which makes no sense here.
✔️ Answer: It's

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4. My cat and its it's kittens are taking a nap.
→ The kittens belong to the cat → possessive.
✔ Correct: *its*
✘ "it's" would be "it is", which doesn't work.
✔️ Answer: its

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5. Its It's going to be a long walk to the train.
→ This means “It is going to be…”
✔ Correct: *It's* (contraction for "it is")
✘ "Its" would imply "the train's walk", which is odd.
✔️ Answer: It's

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6. That dress is beautiful! Its It's color is perfect for you.
→ The color belongs to the dress → possessive.
✔ Correct: *Its*
✘ "It's" would mean "it is", but we’re not saying "it is color" — that’s incorrect.
✔️ Answer: Its

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7. I'm glad its it's sunny outside today.
→ This means “I’m glad it is sunny…”
✔ Correct: *it's* (contraction for "it is")
✘ "its" would mean “belonging to it”, which doesn’t fit.
✔️ Answer: it's

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8. Your puppy is so cute, what's its it's name?
→ The name belongs to the puppy → possessive.
✔ Correct: *its*
✘ "it's" would mean “it is”, but we're asking about the name, not stating something.
✔️ Answer: its

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9. Hurry up and catch the train! Its It's coming!
→ This means “It is coming!”
✔ Correct: *It's* (contraction for "it is")
✘ "Its" would mean “the train’s coming” (as in, the train’s arrival), but we want to say “it is coming”.
✔️ Answer: It's

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10. Have you seen my toy? Its It's not in its it's box.
→ Two blanks here. Let’s break it down:

- First blank: “It's not in...” → “It is not in…” → It's
- Second blank: “in its box” → the box belongs to the toy → its

So:
✔ First: *It's* (meaning "it is")
✔ Second: *its* (possessive)

✔️ Answers: It's, its

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✔ Final Answers (with explanations):

1. its – possession
2. it's – "it is"
3. It's – "It is"
4. its – possession
5. It's – "It is"
6. Its – possession
7. it's – "it is"
8. its – possession
9. It's – "It is"
10. It's, its – "It is not in its box"

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📝 Summary:

| Sentence | Correct Word | Reason |
|--------|--------------|--------|
| 1 | its | Possession (tiger’s paw) |
| 2 | it's | Contraction of "it is" |
| 3 | It's | "It is time..." |
| 4 | its | Cat owns kittens |
| 5 | It's | "It is going to be..." |
| 6 | Its | Dress has color (possession) |
| 7 | it's | "It is sunny" |
| 8 | its | Puppy has a name |
| 9 | It's | "It is coming!" |
| 10 | It's, its | "It is not in its box" |

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✔ Tip: Always ask yourself:
- Is it showing ownership? → its (no apostrophe)
- Does it mean "it is" or "it has"? → it's (with apostrophe)

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