{"id":8921,"date":"2025-02-05T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=8921"},"modified":"2025-01-30T05:52:10","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T05:52:10","slug":"its-and-its-whats-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/its-and-its-whats-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"\"Its\" and \"It's\": What's the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/its-and-its-whats-the-difference\/#The_Importance_of_Apostrophes\" >The Importance of Apostrophes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/its-and-its-whats-the-difference\/#The_Difference_Between_%E2%80%9CIts%E2%80%9D_and_%E2%80%9CIts%E2%80%9D\" >The Difference Between &#8220;Its&#8221; and &#8220;It&#8217;s&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/its-and-its-whats-the-difference\/#Its\" >Its<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/its-and-its-whats-the-difference\/#Its-2\" >It&#8217;s<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/its-and-its-whats-the-difference\/#Wrap-Up\" >Wrap-Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Many English words sound the same, and when you're speaking, you can often ignore their similarities. But when you're writing, it's important to know what separates one word from another \u2014 and how to use each properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, even native English speakers struggle with the difference between \"it's\" and \"its,\" so if you're an English student, don't feel bad if you also find it difficult!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, even though this mistake is simple to make, it's also simple to fix. This article will explain both of these words and the correct ways to use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Importance_of_Apostrophes\"><\/span><strong>The Importance of Apostrophes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30050922\/its_difference_1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A pair of boots on a welcome mat\" class=\"wp-image-10616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30050922\/its_difference_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30050922\/its_difference_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30050922\/its_difference_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30050922\/its_difference_1-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30050922\/its_difference_1-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important thing to remember when comparing these two words is the apostrophe and what it is used for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apostrophes have two functions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To show possession<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To show that a letter or letters have been omitted (not included)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some examples of the first function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Those are <strong>Jeff's boots<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>= Those boots belong to Jeff.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>That's the <strong>CEO's private jet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>= That jet belongs to the CEO.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The second function happens in contractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30050956\/its_difference_4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two women talking while sitting on swings in a park\" class=\"wp-image-10617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30050956\/its_difference_4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30050956\/its_difference_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30050956\/its_difference_4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30050956\/its_difference_4-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30050956\/its_difference_4-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>She's<\/strong> my childhood friend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The apostrophe here shows that \"she's\" is short for \"she is.\" The I in \"is\" has been omitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We <strong>can't<\/strong> go to the meeting today.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, \"can't\" is short for \"can not.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, things are a bit different when it comes to \"it's\" and \"its.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Difference_Between_%E2%80%9CIts%E2%80%9D_and_%E2%80%9CIts%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>The Difference Between &#8220;Its&#8221; and &#8220;It&#8217;s&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One reason it is easy to confuse these two words is because they break one of the rules we mentioned above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its\"><\/span><strong>Its<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30051452\/its_difference_3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A smartphone with a smashed screen and case\" class=\"wp-image-10618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30051452\/its_difference_3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30051452\/its_difference_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30051452\/its_difference_3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30051452\/its_difference_3-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30051452\/its_difference_3-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike what was mentioned earlier, \"its\" (with no apostrophe) indicates <strong>possession or relation<\/strong>. However, it is generally used for non-living things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The university held a celebration for <strong>its<\/strong> 100th anniversary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>= the university's anniversary<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>When Jane dropped her phone, <strong>its<\/strong> screen broke into many small pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>= the phone's screen<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I grabbed the suitcase by <strong>its<\/strong> handle and placed it in the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>= the suitcase's handle<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>One big exception, however, is for children or animals whose sex is unknown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The baby cried out for <strong>its<\/strong> mother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>= the baby's mother<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The bird flew quickly back to <strong>its<\/strong> nest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>= the bird's nest<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its-2\"><\/span><strong>It&#8217;s<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"689\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30051549\/its_difference_2-1024x689.jpg\" alt=\"A woman looking toward the sky as snow falls\" class=\"wp-image-10619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30051549\/its_difference_2-1024x689.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30051549\/its_difference_2-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/30051549\/its_difference_2-768x516.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\"It's\" is simply a shorter version of <strong>\"it is.\"<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The forecast said <strong>it's <\/strong>going to snow today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>= It is going to snow<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>It's<\/strong> 5 o'clock. They were supposed to be here an hour ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>= It is 5 o'clock<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Our food delivery was delayed, but <strong>it's <\/strong>coming now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>= The food is coming<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also be a contraction of <strong>\"it has.\"<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>It's<\/strong> been five years since we last met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>= It has been<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The stock price was stable yesterday, but <strong>it's<\/strong> fallen by more than 10% today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>= It has fallen<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-Up\"><\/span><strong>Wrap-Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When writing in English, it's important to take extra care when you want to use either \"its\" or \"it's.\"&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike the normal usage, an apostrophe in this case does not show possession; instead, it is simply a shorter form of \"it is\" or \"it has.\" Once you can remember that, using either should be easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you'd like help with your English writing, or if you would prefer to practice in a friendly conversation, book a lesson with an <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Engoo tutor<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many English words sound the same, and when you're speaking, you can often ignore their similarities. 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