It’s or Its? Mastering Contractions vs Possessives for Class 5 

This Grade 5 worksheet helps students understand and correct the incorrect use of contractions and possessives, one of the most commonly confused grammar concepts. Students learn the difference between words like “it’s” (it is) and “its” (showing ownership), along with other examples such as “they’re,” “their,” and “there.” The worksheet highlights common mistakes like using “it’s tail” instead of “its tail” or “their going” instead of “they’re going.”

Through engaging and structured exercises, learners practice identifying whether a word shows ownership (possessive) or combines two words (contraction). The worksheet includes multiple-choice questions, true or false, fill in the blanks, sentence rewriting, and paragraph editing tasks to build strong grammar and editing skills. 

Why Contractions vs Possessives Matter in Grammar? 

Understanding the difference between contractions and possessives is essential for clear writing. For Grade 5 learners, this topic is important because: 
1. Contractions combine two words using an apostrophe (e.g., it’s = it is). 
2. Possessives show ownership and usually do not use apostrophes for pronouns (e.g., its, hers). 
3. Misusing these forms can change the meaning of a sentence. 
4. Correct usage improves grammar accuracy and communication clarity. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet includes five grammar-focused activities to strengthen understanding: 

🧠 Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students choose the correct form (contraction or possessive) based on sentence context. 

✏️ Exercise 2 – True or False 
Students evaluate rules related to contractions and possessives. 

📋 Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
Students complete sentences using the correct word form. 

🔤 Exercise 4 – Sentence Rewriting 
Students rewrite sentences by correcting apostrophe and usage errors. 

📝 Exercise 5 – Paragraph Editing 
Students edit a paragraph to fix multiple contraction and possessive errors in context. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice 
1. a 
2. a 
3. a 
4. b 
5. a 
6. b 
7. a 
8. a 
9. b 
10. a 

Exercise 2 – True or False 
1. False 
2. False 
3. True 
4. False 
5. True 
6. False 
7. False 
8. True 
9. True 
10. False 

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
1. its 
2. they’re 
3. its 
4. her 
5. It’s 
6. his 
7. their 
8. Hers 
9. It’s 
10. Its 

Exercise 4 – Sentence Rewriting 
1. They’re going home now. 
2. She said that it’s her book. 
3. The teacher’s book is on the table. 
4. The cat’s toy is under the couch. 
5. I’m not sure if it’s going to rain today. 
6. His brothers’ toys are scattered around the room. 
7. It’s your turn to play. 
8. The dog chased its tail. 
9. I don’t know where my keys are. 
10. They’re always on time. 

Exercise 5 – Paragraph Editing 
It was a beautiful Saturday morning, and we were excited for the day ahead. I was supposed to meet my friend at the park, but I couldn’t find my dog’s leash anywhere. I searched the living room, the hallway, and the garage, but it was nowhere to be found. My brother said he hasn’t seen it, but I don’t believe him. He’s always hiding things from me. My dog’s favorite toy is also missing, and I’m worried that it’s lost as well. I’m not sure where it’s gone. I decided to call my cousin, who always helps me with the dog, and she said that we should check the backyard. “Maybe it’s out there,” she said. We searched the yard, and sure enough, there was the leash hanging from the fence. It was such a relief to find it. We got the dog’s toys, and then we headed to the park to play. It’s his favorite place, and he’s always so happy when we go there. 

Help your child avoid common grammar mistakes and write with confidence using contractions and possessives correctly. 

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