It's and Its are two of the most commonly confused words in English. They sound exactly the same but have completely different meanings and uses.
(It's এবং Its ইংরেজির সবচেয়ে সাধারণ দ্ব্যর্থক শব্দগুলির মধ্যে দুটি। এগুলি সম্পূর্ণ একই রকম শোনায় কিন্তু সম্পূর্ণ ভিন্ন অর্থ ও ব্যবহার রয়েছে।)
The rule is simple: It's is a contraction of "it is" or "it has", and Its is a possessive adjective meaning belonging to it. This guide will help you master this pair with clear explanations, examples, and memory tricks.
(নিয়মটি সহজ: It's হলো "it is" বা "it has" এর সংক্ষিপ্ত রূপ, এবং Its হলো একটি অধিকারসূচক বিশেষণ যার অর্থ এটির।)
💡 Remember This
It's = it is or it has (contraction)
Its = belongs to it (possession)
📝 "It's raining outside." (It is – বৃষ্টি হচ্ছে)
📝 "বাইরে বৃষ্টি হচ্ছে।"
📝 "The cat licked its paw." (Possession – বিড়াল তার পা চাটল)
Here's a side-by-side comparison to help you understand the difference:
(পার্থক্য বোঝার জন্য এখানে একটি পাশাপাশি তুলনা দেওয়া হলো:)
Feature
It's
Its
Part of Speech
Contraction (it is / it has)
Possessive Adjective
Meaning
It is / It has
Belonging to it
Bangla Meaning
এটি ...ছে
এটির
Example
It's raining.
The dog wagged its tail.
Bangla Translation
বৃষ্টি হচ্ছে।
কুকুর তার লেজ নাড়ালো।
Test
Can you replace with "it is" or "it has"?
Does it show possession?
📋 Quick Reference
It'sIt is / It has → এটি ...ছে
ItsPossession → এটির
🧠 4. Memory Trick – Never Forget Again
Use these simple tricks to remember the difference forever:
(পার্থক্যটি চিরকাল মনে রাখতে এই সহজ কৌশলগুলি ব্যবহার করুন:)
💡 Memory Trick #1 – The Replacement Test
If you can replace it with "it is" or "it has", use it's.
If you can't, use its.
💡 Memory Trick #2 – The Apostrophe Rule
It's has an apostrophe – it's a contraction of two words.
Its has no apostrophe – it's a possessive adjective.
💡 Memory Trick #3 – Bangla Connection
It's = এটি ...ছে (when you mean "it is" or "it has")
Its = এটির (when you mean "belonging to it")
📝 5. Examples with Bangla Translation
Here are examples using real Bangladeshi contexts:
(বাংলাদেশী প্রসঙ্গ ব্যবহার করে উদাহরণ দেওয়া হলো:)
🔹 It's (Contraction – It is / It has)
1. "It's raining outside."
"বাইরে বৃষ্টি হচ্ছে।"
2. "It's a beautiful day."
"এটি একটি সুন্দর দিন।"
3. "It's been a long time."
"অনেক দিন হয়ে গেছে।"
4. "It's time to go."
"যাওয়ার সময় হয়েছে।"
5. "It's important to study."
"পড়াশোনা করা গুরুত্বপূর্ণ।"
🔸 Its (Possession – এটির)
1. "The cat licked its paw."
"বিড়াল তার পা চাটল।"
2. "The company lost its reputation."
"কোম্পানি তার খ্যাতি হারিয়েছে।"
3. "The tree shed its leaves."
"গাছ তার পাতা ঝরিয়েছে।"
4. "The dog wagged its tail."
"কুকুর তার লেজ নাড়ালো।"
5. "The book has its own charm."
"বইটির নিজস্ব আকর্ষণ আছে।"
🔹 Side-by-Side Comparison
It's: "It's a great opportunity."
"এটি একটি দুর্দান্ত সুযোগ।"
Its: "The country is proud of its history."
"দেশ তার ইতিহাস নিয়ে গর্বিত।"
💡 Remember
It's = It is / It has | Its = Belongs to it
❌ 6. Common Mistakes Table
Here are the most common mistakes Bangladeshi students make with it's and its:
(বাংলাদেশী শিক্ষার্থীরা it's এবং its নিয়ে সবচেয়ে বেশি যে ভুলগুলি করে:)
❌ Wrong
✅ Correct
Why?
The dog wagged it's tail.
The dog wagged its tail.
"Its" shows possession (the tail belongs to the dog).
Its a beautiful day.
It's a beautiful day.
"It's" = it is (contraction).
The company lost it's reputation.
The company lost its reputation.
"Its" shows possession (the reputation belongs to the company).
Its been a long time.
It's been a long time.
"It's" = it has (contraction).
💡 Quick Test
If you can say "it is" or "it has" in the sentence, use it's. If not, use its.
🎯 7. Exam Corner – BCS, IELTS & HSC
Here are typical exam questions and their answers:
(এখানে সাধারণ পরীক্ষার প্রশ্ন এবং তাদের উত্তর দেওয়া হলো:)
📘 BCS / Bank
"The cat licked ______ paw."
✅ Correct: its
Explanation: "Its" shows possession.
📘 BCS / Bank
"______ a beautiful day."
✅ Correct: It's
Explanation: "It's" = it is.
🌍 IELTS
"The company lost ______ reputation."
✅ Correct: its
Explanation: "Its" shows possession.
🎒 HSC / SSC
"______ been a long time."
✅ Correct: It's
Explanation: "It's" = it has.
👨🏫 Exam Tip
In BCS and Bank Job exams, the most common test is: it's = contraction and its = possession. Always apply the replacement test!
It's is a contraction of 'it is' or 'it has'. Its is a possessive adjective meaning belonging to it. For example: 'It's raining' (it is) and 'The cat licked its paw' (possession).
How can I remember the difference between it's and its?
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Use the memory trick: If you can replace it with 'it is' or 'it has', use it's. Otherwise, use its. For example: 'It's (it is) a good idea' vs 'The dog wagged its tail'.
Is 'its' ever used with an apostrophe?
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No, 'its' is always without an apostrophe when showing possession. The apostrophe form 'it's' is only used for the contraction of 'it is' or 'it has'.
Is it 'it's' or 'its' when meaning 'belonging to it'?
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It is 'its' (without an apostrophe) when meaning belonging to it. For example: 'The company lost its reputation.'
Is it's or its more common in BCS exams?
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Both are frequently tested in BCS, IELTS, and Bank Job exams. The most common test is choosing between 'it's' (contraction) and 'its' (possession) in error correction and sentence completion.
Does the Ovidhan app include it's and its practice?
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Yes, the Ovidhan app includes 12,658+ words with Bangla meanings, synonyms, antonyms, and example sentences – all offline. You can practice it's and its with flashcards and quizzes.
📝 11. Summary
Mastering the difference between It's and Its is essential for clear communication and exam success. Here are the key takeaways:
It's = Contraction – it is / it has (এটি ...ছে)
Its = Possessive Adjective – belonging to it (এটির)
Memory Trick: Replace with "it is" or "it has" – if it fits, use it's
Apostrophe: It's has an apostrophe (contraction), its does not
Exam Focus: In BCS, IELTS, and Bank Jobs, the contraction vs possession rule is most tested
📋 Quick Revision
It'sIt's raining. (It is raining)
ItsThe dog wagged its tail. (Possession)
💡 Golden Rule
"If it means it is or it has, use it's. If it shows possession (belongs to it), use its."
"যদি এটি it is বা it has বোঝায়, it's ব্যবহার করুন। যদি এটি অধিকার (এটির) বোঝায়, its ব্যবহার করুন।"