several lab studies are being performed because its or it's necessary for appropriate treatment. which its or it's should be used.
Its is the possessive pronoun.
It's is the contraction of it and is.
Which do you think should be used?
it's
The correct usage in this sentence is "it's" (it is necessary for appropriate treatment), not "its."
To determine the correct form to use, it is important to understand the difference between "its" and "it's":
- "Its" is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership or belonging to something. For example, "The dog wagged its tail" or "The team celebrated its victory."
- "It's" is a contraction of "it is" or "it has." It is used to combine the pronoun "it" with the verb "is" or "has." For example, "It's a beautiful day" or "It's been a long week."
In your sentence, "it's" is the appropriate choice because it is a contraction of "it is." The phrase "because it's necessary" means "because it is necessary." This makes the sentence grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning.
So, to answer your question, in the sentence "several lab studies are being performed because it's necessary for appropriate treatment," you should use "it's" instead of "its."