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Its vs It’s — What’s the Difference? | Confusing Words for Kids

Never confuse its and it’s again! Visual comparison, memory trick, Hindi explanation, practice & quiz.

Updated: June 5, 2026 · ⏱️ 10 min · Page 3/30 · ⭐ Grade 2-3

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🔵🟠 Side-by-Side Comparison

its

Belonging to it — ‘its tail, its colour’

it’s

Short for ‘it is’ or ‘it has’ — ‘it’s raining’

💡 Trick to Remember

IT’S = IT IS. Expand it! ‘It is raining’ → it’s. ‘The dog wagged it is tail’ → doesn’t work → its.

🇮🇳 Why Indians Confuse These

Hindi uses इसका (its) and यह है (it is) — different words. English confuses because its/it’s look almost identical.

📖 Example Sentences

🔵 its

The cat licked its paws after eating.
The tree lost its leaves in autumn.
India is famous for its culture.
The phone lost its charge quickly.
The school changed its uniform this year.

🟠 it’s

It’s raining outside — take an umbrella!
It’s been a long day at school.
I think it’s going to be fun.
It’s time for lunch, said Mummy.
It’s the best movie I’ve ever seen!

📢 Read Aloud — Both Words!

Aarav knows: its means one thing, it’s means another!
Priya used both correctly: its here and it’s there.
The exam tested: “Choose its or it’s for each blank.”
Remember the trick and never confuse its and it’s again!

✏️ Fill in the Blank

1. The dog wagged ___ tail happily.

💡 belonging to the dog

2. ___ a beautiful day today!

💡 it is a beautiful…

3. The bird built ___ nest in our tree.

💡 belonging to the bird

4. ___ been raining since morning.

💡 it has been…

5. Our school is known for ___ library.

💡 belonging to the school

6. ___ not fair! said Aarav.

💡 it is not fair

7. The flower opened ___ petals.

💡 belonging to the flower

8. ___ my turn to bat!

💡 it is my turn

9. The monkey ate ___ banana.

💡 belonging to it

10. ___ getting late, hurry up!

💡 it is getting late

⚠️ Common Mistakes

❌ Its raining outside.

✅ It’s raining outside.

💡 It IS raining → it’s (expand!)

❌ The cat hurt it’s paw.

✅ The cat hurt its paw.

💡 Belonging to the cat → its (no apostrophe)

❌ Its a wonderful day!

✅ It’s a wonderful day!

💡 It IS wonderful → it’s

❌ The school painted it’s walls.

✅ The school painted its walls.

💡 Walls belonging to school → its

❓ Quiz

1. Its means:

2. It’s means:

3. The trick to remember is:

4. These words are called:

5. Hindi comparison shows:

6. The best practice is:

7. This is tested in:

8. To avoid errors:

🤓 Fun Facts

🤓 Its/it’s is the #1 most common grammar error in the ENTIRE English language!

🤓 The apostrophe in it’s replaces the ‘i’ in ‘is’ — it’s literally a shortcut!

📋 Quick Summary — Screenshot This!

its = Belonging to it

it’s = Short for ‘it is’ or ‘it has’

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Tips

1. 🧪 Use the expansion test for contractions (it’s = it is, who’s = who is).
2. 📝 Write 3 sentences with each word. Check with the trick.
3. 🔍 Find errors in signs, menus, and social media — great game!
4. 🎯 Flashcard quiz: parent reads sentence, child picks correct word.
5. 📅 One pair per day for one week = mastered!

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❓ FAQ

Difference between its vs it’s?

Why do students confuse these?

Because they sound the same (homophones) but have different meanings and spellings. Hindi uses इसका (its) and यह है (it is) — different words.

How to remember?