A detailed explanation and correction of the grammar in the sentence: 'The owl’s eyes are big and round like saucers.'
The sentence "The owl’s eyes are big and round like saucers" is mostly correct but can be improved slightly for clarity and style.
Let's break it down:
Possible improvements:
Therefore, the corrected and stylistically improved sentence can be:
"The owl’s eyes are big and round, like saucers."
Or
"The owl’s eyes are as big and round as saucers."
Both are grammatically correct. The original sentence is understandable but adding a comma or using "as...as" enhances clarity.