It's vs. Its
* It's is the contracted form of It is. This form is used in sentences using "they" as the subject of the sentence with the verb "to be" used as either the helping verb (e.g. It's going ..., It's raining ...) or the principal verb of the sentence.
Examples:
- It's difficult to find work these days.
- It's going to rain soon.
* Its is the possessive pronoun form. This form is used to express that "it" has a specific quality, or that something belongs to "it".
Examples:
- I found its taste to be superb!
- Its color is deep red, almost Burgundy.
Too vs. Two vs. To
* Too means "also" and is generally used at the end of a sentence. "Too" also indicates too much of a particular quality.
Examples:
- That car is too expensive for me!
- I'd love to come to the party, too.
Two is the written form of the number 2.
Examples:
- There are two applicants for the job.
- She has two cats.
* To is generally used as a preposition. It is also used as part of the infinitive form of verbs.
Examples:
- I gave the book to him.
- The verb "to understand" is irregular.
They're vs. There vs. Their
* They're is the contracted form of They are. This form is used in sentences using "they" as the subject of the sentence with the verb "to be" used as either the helping verb (e.g. They're going ..., They're playing ...) or the principal verb of the sentence.
Examples:
- They're working hard this week.
- They're very interested in helping out.
* There is used as an introductory subject is sentences with "There is" and "There are". It is also used as an adverb of place meaning "in that place".
Examples:
- There are many people in that room.
- That's my house over there.
* Their is the possessive pronoun form. This form is used to express that "they" have a specific quality, or that something belongs to "them".
Examples:
- Their house is in Los Angeles.
- He liked their looks!
You're vs. Your
* You're is the contracted form of You are. This form is used in sentences using "you" as the subject of the sentence with the verb "to be" used as either the helping verb (e.g. You're going ..., You're watching ...) or the principal verb of the sentence.
Examples:
- You're going to have a great time!
- You're much better at tennis than Jim.
* Your is the possessive pronoun form. This form is used to express that something belongs to "you".
Examples:
- Your wife is such a kind woman.
- I think your skills are outstanding.
