Absolutely! Let’s solve this worksheet step by step, using the rules explained at the top:
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Key Rules Recap:
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It’s = contraction of
“it is” or
“it has”
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Its = possessive form → shows something belongs to “it”
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Tip: Try replacing “it’s” with “it is” or “it has”. If the sentence still makes sense → use
it’s.
If it doesn’t make sense → you need
its (possessive).
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✔ PART I: Circle “right” or “wrong”
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1. It’s important to finish your homework.
→ Replace “It’s” with “It is” → “
It is important to finish your homework.” ✔️ Makes sense.
✔ Answer: right
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2. Does your cat play with its toys?
→ “Its” = possessive → the toys belong to the cat. Correct usage.
✔ Answer: right
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3. She knows its too late for her to call.
→ Should be “
it’s” because we mean “
it is too late”.
→ “She knows
it is too late...” ✔️ makes sense → so “its” is wrong here.
✘ Answer: wrong
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4. The earth rotates on it’s axis.
→ Should be “
its” because we’re talking about the Earth’s own axis (possession).
→ “it’s” = “it is” → “The earth rotates on
it is axis.”
✘ nonsense.
✘ Answer: wrong
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5. Ask your mother if it’s all right to come with us.
→ “it’s” = “it is” → “Ask your mother if
it is all right...” ✔️ makes sense.
✔ Answer: right
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6. The alien spoke its own language.
→ “its” = possessive → the language belongs to the alien. Correct.
✔ Answer: right
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7. Do you see where its landed?
→ Should be “
it’s” = “it has” → “Do you see where
it has landed?” ✔️ makes sense.
→ “its landed” = possession + verb? Doesn’t work.
✘ Answer: wrong
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8. The car rolled on it’s side.
→ Should be “
its” → the side belongs to the car.
→ “it’s” = “it is” → “The car rolled on
it is side.”
✘ nonsense.
✘ Answer: wrong
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✔ PART I Final Answers:
1. right
2. right
3. wrong
4. wrong
5. right
6. right
7. wrong
8. wrong
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# ✍️ PART II: Fill in the blank with
it’s or
its
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1. I love to watch my dog chase __________ tail.
→ The tail belongs to the dog → possessive →
its
✔ Answer: its
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2. Do you know if __________ going to rain?
→ “if
it is going to rain?” ✔️ makes sense →
it’s
✔ Answer: it’s
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3. __________ song finished, the bird flew away.
→ We need a possessive — the song belongs to the bird →
its
✔ Answer: Its
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4. __________ my birthday!
→ “
It is my birthday!” ✔️ →
it’s
✔ Answer: It’s *(Note: Capitalized because it starts the sentence)*
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5. When __________ your turn, throw Micky the ball.
→ “When
it is your turn...” ✔️ →
it’s
✔ Answer: it’s
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6. Put the phone back in __________ case.
→ The case belongs to the phone → possessive →
its
✔ Answer: its
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7. Will the cow find __________ way home?
→ The way belongs to the cow → possessive →
its
✔ Answer: its
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8. I looked at the movie guide, and __________ already started.
→ “and
it has already started.” ✔️ →
it’s
✔ Answer: it’s
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✔ PART II Final Answers:
1. its
2. it’s
3. Its
4. It’s
5. it’s
6. its
7. its
8. it’s
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## 🎯 Summary:
You’ve now mastered the difference between
it’s (contraction) and
its (possessive)! Remember the tip: try substituting “it is” or “it has” — if it works, use
it’s. If not, use
its.
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or more practice! 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of practice worksheet for apostrophes.
