Another frequent error among writers young and old is choosing the wrong form of its/it's. As with they're/their/there, the two words are homophones, so sound alike but have different functions.
Its is a possessive pronoun meaning "belonging to it." "Every dog has its day," would be an example. Here "its" refers to the dog.
It's is a contraction for it is. "It's cold outside," we might say, meaning "it is cold outside."
See this article for more information. Then edit the passage below, correcting any errors related to its/it's or any other mistakes you see.
"Its going to rain," I announced, pulling my umbrella out of it's cover. "I can't recall when its been this wet," Drusilla responded as she snapped the dog's leash in place for it's afternoon walk. I knew then that it would be a legnthy evening at home with Dru and the dog. At least the dog would get to eat it's dinner, Dru had me on an outrageous diet which mean no dinner for me. I watched the dog wag its tail as Dru guided it toward the door. "Don't tell me its getting dark already!" she exclaimed. "I was hoping the son would continue to shine for at least a few more minits."
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