Homophone Mastery: Its and It’s Quiz

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1. Choose the correct word: The dog wagged ___ tail.

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Its' shows that the tail belongs to the dog.

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Homophone Mastery: ITs And ITs Quiz - Quiz

Apostrophes can completely change meaning in writing. In this its it's quiz, you’ll examine how possession differs from contraction when using these two similar-looking words. You’ll practice spotting grammatical clues, testing sentence logic, and applying apostrophe rules accurately. Each question helps you avoid frequent punctuation mistakes and reinforces precise usage... see morein both formal and informal contexts.
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2. Choose the correct word: ___ time to start the test.

Explanation

It's' means 'it is,' so 'It is time' fits here.

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3. Fill in the blank: ___ going to be dark soon.

Explanation

It's' is short for 'it is,' which fits this sentence.

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4. Choose the correct word: The tree lost ___ leaves in the fall.

Explanation

Its' is the possessive form that shows the leaves belong to the tree.

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5. Choose the correct word: I think ___ going to rain soon.

Explanation

It's' is short for 'it is,' which fits this sentence.

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6. Select all the sentences that use 'it's' correctly.

Explanation

A, B, and D use 'it's' as 'it is' or 'it has'; C should use 'its' to show possession.

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7. Choose the correct sentence.

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In this sentence, 'It's' means 'it is,' so 'It is a beautiful day' is correct.

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8. The sentence 'It's time for recess' is written correctly.

Explanation

It's' correctly stands for 'it is' in this sentence.

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9. Fill in the blank: The robot moved ___ wheels forward.

Explanation

Its' is used to show that the wheels belong to the robot.

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10. Choose the correct word: The robot moved ___ arm.

Explanation

Its' shows that the arm belongs to the robot.

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11. Select all the correct sentences.

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A and D use 'its' for possession; C uses 'it's' correctly as 'it is.'

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12. Choose the correct word: ___ been a long day.

Explanation

It's' can mean 'it has,' which fits 'It has been a long day.'

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13. Choose the correct sentence.

Explanation

Its' is the possessive form, used to show the tail belongs to the cat.

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14. The sentence 'The bird built it's nest' is written correctly.

Explanation

It should be 'its nest' to show the nest belongs to the bird.

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15. Choose the correct word: The computer shut down on ___ own.

Explanation

Its' is correct here because it shows something that belongs to 'it.'

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16. Choose the correct word: ___ almost time for lunch.

Explanation

It's' means 'it is,' and 'It is almost time' makes sense.

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17. Select all the sentences that use 'its' correctly.

Explanation

A, B, and D correctly use 'its' to show ownership; C needs 'It's' for 'It is.'

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18. Which sentences are written incorrectly and need to be fixed?

Explanation

Sentence B should use 'its' to show the tail belongs to 'it.' The others are correct.

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19. The sentence 'The turtle pulled its head inside its shell' is correct.

Explanation

Both 'its' forms show possession, which is correct here.

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20. Fill in the blank: The cat licked ___ paw.

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Its' shows that the paw belongs to the cat.

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Choose the correct word: The dog wagged ___ tail.
Choose the correct word: ___ time to start the test.
Fill in the blank: ___ going to be dark soon.
Choose the correct word: The tree lost ___ leaves in the fall.
Choose the correct word: I think ___ going to rain soon.
Select all the sentences that use 'it's' correctly.
Choose the correct sentence.
The sentence 'It's time for recess' is written correctly.
Fill in the blank: The robot moved ___ wheels forward.
Choose the correct word: The robot moved ___ arm.
Select all the correct sentences.
Choose the correct word: ___ been a long day.
Choose the correct sentence.
The sentence 'The bird built it's nest' is written correctly.
Choose the correct word: The computer shut down on ___ own.
Choose the correct word: ___ almost time for lunch.
Select all the sentences that use 'its' correctly.
Which sentences are written incorrectly and need to be fixed?
The sentence 'The turtle pulled its head inside its shell' is correct.
Fill in the blank: The cat licked ___ paw.
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