Grade 4/Punctuation
It's vs Its
One of the most confused pairs in English — students fill in the correct form in context. "It's" is always "it is" or "it has"; "its" is always the possessive. Every question provides enough context for the student to test by substituting "it is" mentally. No guessing possible.
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Quick Tip
it's = it is / it has | its = belonging to it
Test: replace the blank with it is. If it makes sense → use it's.
Test: replace the blank with it is. If it makes sense → use it's.
Teacher Resources
Teaching Notes
Teach the 'it is' substitution test as a rule, not a trick. If 'it is' fits in the sentence, the apostrophe form (it's) is correct. If it sounds wrong, use 'its'.
Vocabulary
it's: Contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.
its: Shows possession; belonging to it.
Common Mistakes
- Using it's everywhere because 'it looks fancier'
- Using its for the contraction
Differentiation
SupportWrite 'it is' above every blank first. Then decide if it fits.
ChallengeWrite four sentences — two using it's correctly, two using its correctly. Swap with a partner to check.
Extension Activities
- Identify 'it's' or 'its' in sentences.
- Write sentences using both words.
- Create a story using 'it's' and 'its'.
Parent Tip
Ask your child to use 'it's' and 'its' in sentences about pets.
Learning Path
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Time
12 minutes
Skills Practiced
its vs its
Prerequisites
- form_contractions