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:
-
Its = possessive pronoun (shows ownership).
Example: The dog wagged
its tail.
-
It's = contraction for
"it is" or
"it has".
Example:
It's raining outside.
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Now, let’s go through each sentence:
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1.
The tiger licked its it's paw.
→ "Paw" belongs to the tiger →
possessive
✔ its
2.
I wonder if its it's going to rain tomorrow.
→ This means "I wonder if it is going to rain..."
✔ it's
3.
Its It's time to go to school.
→ This means "It is time to go to school."
✔ It's
4.
My cat and its it's kittens are taking a nap.
→ The kittens belong to the cat →
possessive
✔ its
5.
Its It's going to be a long walk to the train.
→ This means "It is going to be..."
✔ It's
6.
That dress is beautiful! Its It's color is perfect for you.
→ "Color" belongs to the dress →
possessive
✔ Its
7.
I'm glad its it's sunny outside today.
→ This means "I'm glad it is sunny..."
✔ it's
8.
Your puppy is so cute, what's its it's name?
→ "Name" belongs to the puppy →
possessive
✔ its
9.
Hurry up and catch the train! Its It's coming!
→ This means "It is coming!"
✔ It's
10.
Have you seen my toy? Its It's not in its it's box.
- First blank: "It's not in..." → means "It is not in..."
✔ It's
- Second blank: "box" belongs to the toy →
possessive
✔ its
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✔ Final Answers (Correct words circled):
1.
its
2.
it's
3.
It's
4.
its
5.
It's
6.
Its
7.
it's
8.
its
9.
It's
10.
It's,
its
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📝 Summary:
| Sentence | Correct Choice |
|--------|----------------|
| 1 | its |
| 2 | it's |
| 3 | It's |
| 4 | its |
| 5 | It's |
| 6 | Its |
| 7 | it's |
| 8 | its |
| 9 | It's |
| 10 | It's, its |
💡 Tip: If you can replace the word with
"it is" or
"it has", use
it's. Otherwise, use
its for possession.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or explanation for kids!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of its it s worksheet.
