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Here are some words from the lesson which describe different kinds of sounds. Match these words with their correct meanings. to fall in small drops - English Honeydew

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

Match these words with their correct meanings.

to fall in small drops

Options

  • drum

  • swish

  • tinkle

  • caw

  • drip

MCQ
One Word/Term Answer
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Solution

to fall in small drops − drip

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

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NCERT English - Honeydew Class 8
Chapter 8.1 A Short Monsoon Diary
Working with Language | Q 3.1 | Page 115

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