Word Usage
Mary W. Ng
June 26, 2009
its, it’s
Its is a possessive determiner and refers to the third person singular neuter pronoun it. It’s is the abbreviation of it is or it has.
| Incorrect: | This living room set with it’s contemporary design will bring a touch of class to any room. |
| Correct: | This living room set with its contemporary design will bring a touch of class to any room. |
| Incorrect: | If its acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, add cottonseed meal. |
| Correct: | If it’s acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, add cottonseed meal. |