1) it’s – kependekan bagi “it is” atau “it has”Contoh ayat:
A - It’s very hot today. (it is very hot)
B - Do you know it’s a sin to kill? (it is a sin)
C - It’s been years since we met! (it has been years)
2) its – “kepunyaannya” (bagi bukan manusia)
Contoh ayat:
A - The dog bit its tail. (ekor kepunyaan anjing itu)
B - The car is of no use to me since its engine is missing. (enjin kepunyaan kereta itu)
C - He couldn’t open the door since its lock was jammed.
Contoh yang menggabungkan it’s dan its:
A - It’s fun to watch a dog chasing its tail!
B - I realise that it’s been years since the cow had its horn painted for Ponggal.
C - Her mother says that it’s cruel to separate the hen from its chicks.