Examples

Follow the steps in each example to determine the pronoun that completes the sentence.

1. To form this origami piece, start with a piece of paper (whose/who's) sides are at least 8 inches each.

   Step 1. The personal pronoun is a possessive pronoun.
   Step 2. The pronoun does not need an apostrophe.

2. Trim the paper so (it's/its) square.

   Step 1. The personal pronoun is not a possessive pronoun; instead, it is a contraction of it is.
   Step 2. The pronoun should have an apostrophe.

3. Fold the right side along the square, and then return it to (it's/its) original position.

   Step 1. The personal pronoun is a possessive pronoun.
   Step 2. The pronoun does not need an apostrophe.

4. Label the two sides of the paper "A" and "B" along (they're/their) edges.

   Step 1. The personal pronoun is a possessive pronoun.
   Step 2. The pronoun does not need an apostrophe.

5. Now fold the right side of the paper toward (you're/your) left hand.

   Step 1. The personal pronoun is a possessive pronoun.
   Step 2. The pronoun does not need an apostrophe.