In sentances like this
He found a small plastic bag inside and sniffed its contents.
Does "its" need an apostraphe?
2007-03-24 05:23:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
No. "It's" is the contracted form of "it is", while "its" is the possissive form of "it" (just like "I'm" and "my").
2007-03-24 05:40:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
No. In fact, it's incorrect to have an apostrophe on the "its" because "it's" (with an apostrophe) is a contraction meaning it is. So unless you mean: "He found a small plastic bag inside and sniffed it is contents." There should not be an apostrophe.
2007-03-24 12:36:02 · answer #2 · answered by Christina 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No, it can be used with or without an apostraphe.
2007-03-24 12:28:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
no. the only time you use the apostrophe is when you are using a contraction of it is.
2007-03-24 12:35:32 · answer #4 · answered by chellyk 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no it doesnt need an apostrophe at least not in the spot your askng about.
2007-03-24 12:30:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes!
2007-03-24 12:26:35 · answer #6 · answered by Vks 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I don't think so, but it is required in your question title.
2007-03-24 12:29:29 · answer #7 · answered by littlecatgray1959 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
ask them and anser them
2007-03-24 12:27:59 · answer #8 · answered by cuite_cat 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no
2007-03-24 13:40:47 · answer #9 · answered by rebeldiamonds 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋