I'm confused when to use an apostrophy.
2007-12-11 05:52:43 · 8 answers · asked by lele 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
its--it possessive; belonging to it
it's--it is
"Life has its ups and downs" is correct
"Life has it's (it is) ups and downs" is incorrect
2007-12-11 06:04:44 · answer #1 · answered by Invisigoth 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You people don't know anything, I swear.
"Its" is a possessive noun in the sentence that you wrote, therefore, there is no need for an apostrophe, as "its" is a word.
"It's" is the conjugation of two words "it" and is", that's a pronoun and a verb. That's not the same word as in your sentence, as the sentence already has a noun 'life", thus, no need for the pronoun "it".
Elementary grammar, anyone?????
2007-12-11 14:05:45 · answer #2 · answered by Blunt 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You only use an apostrophe when it makes sense to say "it is" instead of "it's".
"Life has IT IS ups and downs" - doesn't make sense. Therefore the correct word is ITS. ("its" is the possessive form and doesn't require an apostrophe any more than "his" or "hers" does)
"IT IS beginning to look a lot like Christmas" - does make sense. Therefore the correct word is IT'S
2007-12-11 14:00:33 · answer #3 · answered by Nandina (Bunny Slipper Goddess) 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Use an apostrophe when you are wanting to say "it is"....the sentence "Life has its ups and downs" doesn't require an apostrophe..
2007-12-11 13:59:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's with an apostrophe means "it is"
Look at the sentence and if you can replace it's with it is, than you're using the correct form. If not, use its.
2007-12-11 13:56:11 · answer #5 · answered by Marra's mommy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need the possessive apostrophe, ITS' - the ups and downs belong to it.
2007-12-11 14:00:04 · answer #6 · answered by ANNE J 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
No you are right. It's means it is.
2007-12-11 13:56:39 · answer #7 · answered by curiouscanadian 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no
2007-12-11 14:03:49 · answer #8 · answered by Lunaeclipz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋