Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
A.
The lizard has the ability to alter its coloration to blend in with the foliage.
B.
The lizard has the ability to altar it’s coloration to blend in with the foliage.
C.
The lizard has the ability to altar its coloration to blend in with the foliage.
D.
The lizard has the ability to altre its coloration to blend in with the foliage.
The correct sentence is:
A. The lizard has the ability to alter its coloration to blend in with the foliage.
Explanation:
- A. The lizard has the ability to alter its coloration to blend in with the foliage: This sentence is correct. The word “alter” means to change or modify, which is the intended meaning in this context. “Its” is the correct possessive form of “it.”
- B. The lizard has the ability to altar it’s coloration to blend in with the foliage: This is incorrect because “altar” refers to a place of worship, not a change. Additionally, “it’s” is a contraction for “it is” or “it has,” which is incorrect here; “its” is the correct possessive form.
- C. The lizard has the ability to altar its coloration to blend in with the foliage: This is incorrect because “altar” is the wrong word. The correct word should be “alter.”
- D. The lizard has the ability to altre its coloration to blend in with the foliage: This is incorrect because “altre” is not a valid word. The correct word is “alter.”
Therefore, the correctly written sentence is A. The lizard has the ability to alter its coloration to blend in with the foliage.