Use the sentence to answer the question.

Question

If the chef's measurements are off by even a _______ amount, the cake might not rise.

(1 point)
Responses

small
small

tiny
tiny

little
little

miniscule

Answer 1

The best answer is tiny.

The sentence would read: "If the chef's measurements are off by even a tiny amount, the cake might not rise."

While "small," "little," and "miniscule" could also fit, "tiny" conveys the idea of a very small amount more effectively in this context.