Apostrophes (Its vs It's) - Analysis & Annotation
English
GCSE
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A worksheet focused on analysing and annotating the correct use of 'its' and 'it's' in various contexts for GCSE students.
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Apostrophes (Its vs It's) - Analysis & Annotation
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Understanding 'Its' and 'It's'
The forest was quieter than usual. Its canopy stretched high above, sheltering the ground below. As the rain began to fall, its droplets shimmered in the dim light. The creature scurried into its burrow, seeking refuge from the storm. Meanwhile, its owner, Sarah, wondered if it's going to clear up before the evening. She looked at the darkening sky, hoping it's just a passing shower.
1.
Identify all instances of 'its' and 'it's' in the passage. For each, annotate whether it is a possessive determiner or a contraction.
[4 marks]2.
Explain why using 'its' or 'it's' correctly is important in this passage.
[3 marks]3.
Mark each 'its' or 'it's' in the passage and write whether it is a possessive determiner or a contraction next to it.
[4 marks]B
Analysis of Usage
1. The dog wagged its tail happily.
2. It's going to rain today.
3. The tree lost its leaves in autumn.
4. It's a lovely day for a walk.
5. The robot performed its tasks efficiently.
6. Its very kind of you to help.
7. The company announced it's quarterly earnings.
8. The eagle spread it's wings wide.
1.
Identify which sentences misuse 'its' or 'it's' and correct them.
[4 marks]2.
Explain the difference in grammatical function between 'its' and 'it's' with examples from the sentences.
[4 marks]C
Creative Annotation Practice
Using the following extract, annotate all instances of 'its' and 'it's'. Then, write a brief explanation (2-3 sentences) about their roles in the text.
1.
Annotate 'its' and 'it's' in the passage and explain their grammatical roles.
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