3)
its and it's
its
Is
used to show possession.
Something
belonging to one.
It is usually used for animals and
objects and NOT for people.
objects and NOT for people.
For
example :
The
cat's tail is long.
In
this example, the tail belongs to the cat.
So we can say :
Its
tail is long.
I
like that bag, especially its
color.
It's
(with
the apostrophe
's)
is
the short form for it
is.
It
is
a great day for a picnic. = It's
a great day for a picnic.
IF
we use, it's
tail is long then it becomes it
is
tail is long.
(THIS IS WRONG. X)
(THIS IS WRONG. X)
Other
examples :
It's not available yet. = It is not available yet.
It's good. = It is good.
It's not available yet. = It is not available yet.
It's good. = It is good.
The same
concept applies to the following :
You're and
Your
You're
: You are.
Example :
You're beautiful = You are beautiful.
You're welcome = You are welcome.
Your
: shows belonging.
Example :
These are your books. (the books belong to you).
Are these your kids? (the kids belong to you?)
Whose and
Who's
Whose
: To
find out who something belongs to.
Whose
house is this? (The house belongs to …. ).
This
is the girl, whose
house burnt down.
Who's
: Who is.
Who's
coming? = Who is coming.
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