The word it’s is a contraction. The two words – it is – are shortened to make the contraction it’s. The contraction has an apostrophe. If you see the word it’s with an apostrophe, remember that it really means it is.
It’s a beautiful day.
It is a beautiful day.
It’s a long way to the park.
It is a long way to the park.
The word its is a possessive pronoun. This word shows ownership.
The dog dropped its toy.
The cat licked its paws.
The word it’s is a contraction with an apostrophe. It’s really means it is. The word its without an apostrophe is a possessive pronoun that shows ownership.
▶Now you try it. Which sentence should use the contraction it’s in the blank? The store is having ____ summer sale. I think ____ a good idea to save money. Did you figure it out? Good for you!