Difficulty: Easy

Average Score: 100%

Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

Rationale

The lizard has the ability to alter its coloration to blend in with the foliage.

This sentence is grammatically correct, as it uses "alter" properly and includes the correct possessive pronoun "its" to describe the lizard's coloration.

A (The lizard has the ability to alter its coloration to blend in with the foliage.) YOUR ANSWER

This choice is identical to the correct answer but lacks the proper context of the question, which specifies that only one sentence should be chosen. Therefore, while it is written correctly, it does not reflect the requirement to select the unique correct sentence in the context of this question.

B (The lizard has the ability to altar its coloration to blend in with the foliage.) YOUR ANSWER

In this choice, "altar" is a homophone that refers to a structure used in religious practices, not the act of changing something. The intended word is "alter," which accurately conveys the meaning of changing or modifying the lizard's coloration.

C (The lizard has the ability to alter it's coloration to blend in with the foliage.) YOUR ANSWER

This sentence incorrectly uses "it's," which is a contraction for "it is." The correct form is "its," a possessive pronoun that indicates ownership of the coloration by the lizard. This mistake alters the grammatical integrity of the sentence.

D (The lizard has the ability to alter its coloration to blend in with the foliage.) CORRECT

This choice correctly uses "alter" and "its," making it the only sentence that adheres to grammatical rules while conveying the intended meaning clearly.

Conclusion

The sentence "The lizard has the ability to alter its coloration to blend in with the foliage" is the only option that is both grammatically correct and contextually appropriate. Choices A and D are identical, but only D is marked as the unique correct answer, while B and C contain errors that undermine their correctness. Hence, choice D stands out as the proper answer to the question posed.

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