It’s and Its

It’s and Its

It’s refers to the short form of ‘it is’ or ‘it has’ and cannot be used in any other manner.

For example:

a. It’s been raining since morning and hence children did not go to school.
b. It’s hard to learn a new language and speak fluently.
c. Children are back from school and it’s the time for them to have bath

Its is the possessive form of ‘it’ for neutral gender, like his, her or theirs in possession of something.

For example:

a. The dog licks its own tail.
b. Company has organised a function marking its anniversary.
c. The chameleon changes its colour depending on the surrounding environment.

Read the following sentences and fill in the blanks with the right words.

1. The road is not used as ________ (it’s / its) under repair.
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2. The book has become very popular and there is a short fall of _______ (it’s / its) copies in the city.
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3. They had to cancel their holiday to Russia as _______ (it’s / its) been snowing badly there.
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4. The child is very possessive and do not want to share _______ (it’s / its) toys with other children.
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5. ________ (it’s / its) hard to find your own way to a place in a new city.
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6. The government releases _______ (it’s / its) agenda for the next year.
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