[Grammar] What is the mistake of this sentence???

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carolineflindt

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Hi, there is a grammar mistake in this sentence: "The roar of the lion is deep and great". But I really can't find the mistake. Can anyone please tell me what the mistake is - and why? Thanks! :)
 

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I don't see a mistake.
 

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Who told you there was a mistake in the sentence, Caroline?

Please end your questions with only a single question mark.
 

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Who told you there was a mistake in the sentence, Caroline?

Please end your questions with only a single question mark.

My teacher did, but it seems like there isn't a mistake though.
 

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I would like to know what her objection was.
 

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:up: It is unusual to use 'great' like that - 'It gave a great roar' :tick: but 'The roar it gave was great' :-?

But I don't think anyone could call that a grammatical error.

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Lions give great roars. I have heard them.
 
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