“It’s” or “its” — which is correct? - Writing for Business
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“It’s” or “its” — which is correct?



Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
CIO, it's or its, contractions, possessives, spelling, Business writing, Quiz

Which is correct?
Maintaining an appropriate ambient temperature for hardware is essential to ____ performance and longevity.
a. it’s
b. its


Answer: b

Explanation:
It’s only means it is or it has — don’t use it for the possessive form.

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