It’s Cold Out Here:Using Its and It’s Correctly

Its• Its is a possessive pronoun. It shows

singular ownership.• Example: The deer lay in its snow bed.• Its antlers were still covered in velvet.

It’s

• It’s is contraction of two words: it and is.• The apostrophe shows that a letter has

been left out: the i in is. • When you see the word it’s with the

apostrophe, say it to yourself as two words: it is. That way, you will never make a mistake using this word.

Examples• Ex. It’s going to rain today• Ex. It’s going to be a cold night for the

deer.

Review• Its is a possessive pronoun that shows

singular ownership.• Example: The doe washed its fawn.

• It’s is a contraction of two words: it is. The apostrophe tells you that a letter has been omitted.

• Example: It’s good to know the deer are doing well.

• Do you have any questions?

It’s

Use Its or It’s

**** a beautiful day to be in the woods.

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The doe washed **** fawn so no odor would attract predators.

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The fawn had to use **** legs almost immediately after birth.

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The fawn will stay with **** mother for almost a year, if not longer.

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**** almost magical to see a doe and fawn in the woods.

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When do you think **** going to snow for the first time this year?

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The fawn’s relationship with **** doe is special and long-lasting.

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The doe shows the fawn where **** safe to eat grass.

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The deer traveled on **** trails through the woods.

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The deer kept flicking **** ears.

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This doe takes excellent care of **** fawn.

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The fawn will leave the doe when **** ready to care for itself.

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The fawn hides in **** special spot while the doe goes to eat.

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**** so quiet in the woods.

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When will the doe take **** fawn back to the herd?

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