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Question
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
Solution
The tinkling of breaking glass woke me up.
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