question_answer 13)

 Here are some words from the lesson which describe different kinds of sounds. drum, swish, ring, tinkle, caw, drip (i) Match these words with their correct meanings. (a) to fall in small drops                                        (b) to make a sound by hitting a surface repeatedly (c) to move quickly through the air, making a soft sound (d) harsh sound made by birds. (e) to be filled with sound. (ii) Now fill in the blanks using the correct form of the words given above. (a) Ramesh ——- on his desk in impatience. (b) Rain water ——-— from the umbrella all over the carpet. (c) The pony ——— its tail. (d) The ———— of breaking glass woke me up. (e) The ————— of the raven disturbed the child's sleep. (f) The house -——— with children's laughter.    

Answer:

 (i) (a) drip (b) drum ring (c) tinkle (d) caw (e) swish.   (ii) (a) was drumming (b) was dropping    (c) was tinkling