when you write sentences?
The puppy chased (it’s or its)
tail.(You’re or Your) my closest friend.
(Who’s or Whose) bike is in the garage?
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Its, your, and whose do NOT contain an apostrophe.
These 3 words are possessive pronouns.
Two Words
It is or It has
You are
Who is or Who has
Contraction
It’s—apostrophe replaces the i in is or the ha in has
It’s time to begin. (It is)
It’s been a long day. (It has)
You’re—apostrophe replaces the a in are
You’re bothering me. (You are)
Who’s—apostrophe replaces the i in is or the ha in has
Who’s ready to begin? (Who is)
Who’s seen my keys? (Who has)
Meaning
Belonging to it
Belonging to you
Belonging to whom
The puppy chased it is tail. The puppy chased it has tail.
☹ Sentence makes no sense, so use its.
The puppy chased its tail. ✔
You are my closest friend.
☺ Sentence makes sense, so use You’re.
You’re my closest friend. ✔
Who is bike is in the garage? Who has bike is in the garage?
☹ Sentence makes no sense, so use Whose.
Whose bike is in the garage? ✔