Original sentence: Its elastic hooves help it snag at cliffs and rocks.
Is it correct?
Yes, but one small change makes it sound better. Instead of "snag at" we usually say "snag on" or use "grab onto". The word its is correct here (that means something belongs to the animal).
Better sentences you can use:
- Its elastic hooves help it snag on cliffs and rocks.
- Its elastic hooves help it snag cliffs and rocks.
- Child-friendly: Its stretchy hooves help it grab onto cliffs and rocks.
Short explanation for a 5-year-old: "Its" shows the hooves belong to the animal. "Snag on" or "grab onto" means the hooves hold tight to the rocks so the animal doesn't fall.