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In the sentence "the wind howled like a restless ghost", the word "howled" most likely means:

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 8 · English · This is Jody Fawn
  1. sang
  2. whined
  3. sounded loudly
  4. whispered
Answer
sounded loudly

The correct answer is sounded loudly — Select "sounded loudly" as the meaning that fits the context.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Consider the meaning of "howl" as used for wolves or strong wind.
  2. Relate it to the comparison with a ghost, implying a loud, eerie sound.
  3. Rule out "whined" (soft, complaining sound) and "whispered" (soft, low sound).
  4. Select "sounded loudly" as the meaning that fits the context.
Common mistake: Choosing "whined" because of animal comparison.

Concept tested: Contextual vocabulary

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