Somehow Erin, John and I got on the subject of grammar and the correct use of the word it and its and it's. I thought I had it all figured out...turns out I have been using the wrong form of the possessive its for a good portion of my life...for the record...Here's the rule.
Its or It's?
Its is the possessive pronoun; it modifies a noun.
It's is a contraction of it is or it has.
Incorrect: The mother cat carried it's kitten in it's mouth. (Possessive pronoun, no apostrophe)
Correct: The mother cat carried its kitten in its mouth.
Correct: I think it's going to rain today. (Contraction of it is)
Correct: It's been a very long time. (Contraction of it has)
A little grammar lesson now and again never hurt anyone...this little tidbit totally rocked my world. Thanks for opening my eyes, guys!
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