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Here are some words from the lesson which describe different kinds of sounds. fill in the blank using the correct form of the word given. The _________________ of breaking glass woke me up.

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Here are some words from the lesson which describe different kinds of sounds.

fill in the blank using the correct form of the word given.

The _________________ of breaking glass woke me up.

Options

  • drum

  • swish

  • tinkle

  • caw

  • drip

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The tinkling of breaking glass woke me up.

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Chapter 8.1: A Short Monsoon Diary - Working with Language [Page 115]

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Chapter 8.1 A Short Monsoon Diary
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