Identify the adjective in this sentence. A small leak may sink a great ship.
Correct answer: C. both small and great
- A. small
- B. great
- C. both small and great
- D. may
Explanation
The correct answer is C. both small and great.The sentence "A small leak may sink a great ship" is a proverb that means even a small problem can have a significant impact.Both "small" and "great" are adjectives used to describe the leak and the ship, respectively, and both are essential to the meaning of the sentence.
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