It's = It Is
October 05, 2007 | Tutor
Tips
This is just a
quick down-and-dirty reminder about when to use an apostrophe. One
way an apostrophe is used is to form a contraction. It’s when two
words are combined to form one word such as the word “it is” to
form “it’s.”
“It’s my book,” means “It is my book.”
Do not use an apostrophe when showing possession of something.
“Water is a liquid. Its components are hydrogen and two oxygen molecules.”
An easy way to check if an apostrophe should be used is to break up the “its” or “it’s” and read it as “it is.” See which one sounds like the correct usage.
The same rules apply when using “you’re” and “your.”
“Your grandmother is pretty.” You would not say, “You are grandmother is pretty.”
“You’re pretty,” translates to “You are pretty.”
Hope this helps you out in the future.
posted by: Debbie
“It’s my book,” means “It is my book.”
Do not use an apostrophe when showing possession of something.
“Water is a liquid. Its components are hydrogen and two oxygen molecules.”
An easy way to check if an apostrophe should be used is to break up the “its” or “it’s” and read it as “it is.” See which one sounds like the correct usage.
The same rules apply when using “you’re” and “your.”
“Your grandmother is pretty.” You would not say, “You are grandmother is pretty.”
“You’re pretty,” translates to “You are pretty.”
Hope this helps you out in the future.
posted by: Debbie
