Panda #1

It is important to know the difference between it's and its.
Remember, it's is a contraction. Contract means that something become smaller, or shorter. So if you have two words and put them together, take out a letter, and add an apostrophe, the word becomes shorter. So it contracts.

Examples: it is >> itis >> it's (you took out the second i and put an apostrophe in the place of the i).

The other its is the possessive form. Its color. Its smell is very bad. The student could not see its shape clearly because he forgot his glasses. Its is not a contraction. There is no apostrophe in its.

Please complete these problems:

Directions: Complete the below sentences with either, it's or its.  Write out the sentences.


1) Ice can melt, but ______ fine to eat.

2) The shoe can be repaired, because ___________ not completely broken.

3) Be careful of the stapler, ____________ staples are sharp.

4) _________ true.

5) Over the years, _____________ price has gone up.

6)  ____________ going to rain today.

7)  The teacher said in a calm, soothing voice, "___________ nice to see you today."

8)  The tea cup look sad because _______________ handle fell off.

9)  The doctor in the story, Frankenstein, exclaimed "________ alive!   ________  alive!"

10)  Tommy wore his sun hat every summer.  As a result, _____________ color faded.


In this next assignment, you will practice the homophones by and buy.

Directions: 

1)  On a piece of binder paper, look up the definitions of by and buy.

2)  Use each word in a sentence

3)  Complete the following sentences with either by or buy.  Write out each complete sentence.

             A)  The lady went to the store to ____________ dog food for her pet.

             B)  _____________  the way, you have amazing talent!

             C)  Would you please go __________________ the house and see if anyone is home?

             D)  This book was written ______________  a very creative person.

             E)  If you want to __________ that, you will need five dollars.