it’s/its

Don't say: The bull had a ring through ~~it's~~ nose.

Say: The bull had a ring through its nose. — У быка было кольцо в носу.

• It’s - сокращенная форма от «it is» или «it has».

It’s (= It is) time to go home. — Пора идти домой.

It’s been (= It has been) a long time since I saw you last. — Давно я тебя не видел.

• Its — притяжательная форма местоимения «it».

The house has its own swimming pool.

— В доме есть собственный бассейн.

That’s an interesting gadget. What is its purpose? — Какое интересное устройство. Для чего оно используется?

Put it into practice!

Complete the sentences.

1. It's been a long time since I ...

2. Each country has got its own ...