Choose the correct synonym of the underlined word. Suddenly Rani heard the sound of water trickling.
Question and options
Choose the correct synonym of the underlined word.
Suddenly Rani heard the sound of water trickling.
Suddenly Rani heard the sound of water trickling.
- Dripping
- Crawling
- Gushing
- Pouring
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Dripping
The underlined word is 'trickling': flowing in a thin, slow stream or in small drops, closest to dripping. Gushing and pouring describe a strong flow, and crawling does not describe water.
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