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Its vs. It's Quiz

1. For each of the following, choose the correct sentence.

 A) I think its funny to watch a dog chase its tail.
 B) I think it’s funny to watch a dog chase its tail.
 C) I think it’s funny to watch a dog chase it’s tail.
 D) I think its funny to watch a dog chase it’s tail.

2. 

 A) It’s daylight saving time again, so don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour.
 B) Its daylight saving time again, so don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour.

3. 

 A) The organization provides many opportunities for it’s members to connect on a regular basis.
 B) The organization provides many opportunities for its members to connect on a regular basis.

4. 

 A) Its been a long, long time.
 B) It’s been a long, long time.

5. 

 A) Please read the brochure about the disease and how it’s transmitted.
 B) Please read the brochure about the disease and how its transmitted.

6. 

 A) Pierre loves to go jogging when it’s cold outside.
 B) Pierre loves to go jogging when its cold outside.

7. 

 A) The company will soon be opening it’s own cafeteria.
 B) The company will soon be opening its own cafeteria.

8. 

 A) I already did the dishes once today; now its your turn.
 B) I already did the dishes once today; now it’s your turn.

9. 

 A) Jasmine is complaining because its been raining outside.
 B) Jasmine is complaining because it’s been raining outside.

10. 

 A) The military expects extraordinary bravery from its soldiers.
 B) The military expects extraordinary bravery from it’s soldiers.


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