Style Guide of Common Errors in English Grammar for Writers

its, it's

I don't understand why so many people get this wrong. Its is the possessive form of it. It's is a contraction of it and is. Whenever you can't decide between its and it's, try breaking it up into it and is. If you can't, use its.

It's no use trying to infiltrate the Crimson Guard. Its deep connections to powerful business entities have kept its members loyal.

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