Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly? A. Did you know that there are more than 200 breed’s of horses?
B. Horses are classified into three groups and each has it’s own traits.
C. The quarter horse can run up to speeds of 44 miles per hour.
D. An Appaloosa’s spotted and colorful coat make it easy to recognize.
The correct answer is D. An Appaloosa’s spotted and colorful coat make it easy to recognize.
Explanation: In this sentence, the apostrophe is used correctly to show possession. The coat belongs to the Appaloosa, hence “Appaloosa’s” indicates that it is the coat of the Appaloosa horse.
In contrast:
– A. “breed’s” incorrectly uses an apostrophe for plural.
– B. “it’s” should be “its” for possession, not a contraction.
– C. The phrase lacks an apostrophe since it’s a descriptive sentence and not possessive.
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