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Which word in the passage best imitates the sound of waves crashing against the shore?

easy MCQ 2 marks Class 8 · English · The Tsunami
  1. crash
  2. sigh
  3. whisper
  4. shout
Answer
crash

The correct answer is crash — Therefore "crash" is the correct answer.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Onomatopoeic words mimic real sounds.
  2. Search the passage for a word that sounds like waves hitting the shore.
  3. The word "crash" directly imitates the sound of waves.
  4. Therefore "crash" is the correct answer.
Common mistake: Confusing onomatopoeia with descriptive adjectives.

Concept tested: Onomatopoeia

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