Writing Tips: Spot the Difference (6): It’s vs Its vs Its’

Time to delve into the apostrophes. This one is commonly abused on a regular basis, probably because people are too lazy to use the apostrophe.

It’s
Abbreviated form of “it is”. It is a cold day today. She said it is a great place to visit.

Its
Belonging to it. The dog chewed on its bone.

Its’
Doesn’t exist.

Hope it helps!

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