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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. Rain water ____________ from the umbrella all over the carpet. - English Honeydew

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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.

Rain water ____________ from the umbrella all over the carpet.

Options

  • drum

  • swish

  • tinkle

  • caw

  • drip

MCQ
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Solution

Rain water dripped from the umbrella all over the carpet.

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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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