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"scream"의 동의어 (1).
1.
After seeing a giant spider
crawling onto her shoulder,
Sarah let out a high-pitched,
piercing sound of pure terror.
Which word best describes Sarah's reaction?
A) Roar
B) Scream
C) Holler
D) Wails
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
A "scream" is
a sharp, high-pitched cry
usually triggered by intense fear, pain, or excitement.
2.
While walking
through the dense forest at night,
the hikers heard
a long, mournful, and animalistic sound
echoing from a wolf in the distance.
Which word best describes this sound?
A) Howl
B) Shout
C) Caterwaul
D) Screech
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A "howl" is a long, sustained,
and often soulful cry typical of wolves or dogs.
3.
The angry driver slammed on his brakes,
and the tires made
a sharp, grating, and unpleasant high-pitched noise
against the asphalt.
Which word best describes the sound of the tires?
A) Roar
B) Cry out
C) Screech
D) Bawl
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
A "screech" is
a harsh, piercing, and often unpleasant sound,
frequently associated with
mechanical friction or sudden movements.
4.
The lion stood atop the rock
and let out
a powerful, deep, and majestic sound
that shook the entire valley
to show its dominance.
Which word best describes the lion's action?
A) Shriek
B) Wail
C) Yell
D) Roar
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
A "roar" is
a deep, loud, and powerful sound
made by large animals
or expressing strong human emotions
like intense anger.
5.
During the intense argument,
Mark raised his voice significantly
to make sure he was heard over the noise,
though he wasn't necessarily in pain or fear.
Which word best describes Mark's action?
A) Shout
B) Shriek
C) Caterwaul
D) Bawl
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
To "shout" is
to speak very loudly and forcefully,
often to convey information
or express anger in a general sense.
6.
The toddler was sitting on the floor,
crying very loudly and uncontrollably
because he couldn't have the candy he wanted.
Which word best describes the toddler's loud crying?
A) Holler
B) Bawl
C) Roar
D) Scream
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
To "bawl" means
to weep or cry
noisily and excessively,
often combining shouting with sobbing.
7.
From across the large construction site,
the foreman wanted to get a worker's attention,
so he gave a loud, informal, and booming call.
Which word best describes the foreman's call?
A) Wail
B) Screech
C) Holler
D) Shriek
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
A "holler" is
an informal, loud shout or call,
often used to get someone's attention from a distance.
8.
Suddenly stung by a bee,
the child gave
a very short, sharp, and high-pitched cry
of sudden pain.
Which word best describes this sudden cry?
A) Howl
B) Yell
C) Roar
D) Shriek
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
A "shriek" is
a very high-pitched and piercing cry,
usually shorter and sharper than a scream,
often caused by a sudden shock or pain.
9.
At the funeral,
the grieving relative expressed her deep sorrow
by making long, high-pitched, and mournful cries of pain.
Which word best describes this expression of grief?
A) Wail
B) Shout
C) Holler
D) Screech
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
To "wail" is
to make
a long, high-pitched cry
of grief, misery, or pain.
10.
When the heavy bookshelf
started to tip over unexpectedly,
Jane made a sudden, loud vocalization
to alert everyone in the room.
Which word best describes Jane's sudden reaction?
A) Caterwaul
B) Bawl
C) Cry out
D) Howl
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
To "cry out" is
to make
a sudden, loud noise or shout,
often as an instinctive reaction
to surprise or a sudden event.
11.
The neighborhood stray cats
were making
a discordant, shrill, and very unpleasant screeching noise
throughout the night.
Which word best describes the cats' noise?
A) Shout
B) Scream
C) Yell
D) Caterwaul
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
A "caterwaul" is
a shrill, discordant, and unpleasant sound,
specifically resembling the noise cats make when quarreling.
("... the noise which/that cats make ...")
12.
During the football match,
the coach noticed a player was out of position
and used a standard, loud voice
to give him a quick instruction.
Which word best describes the coach's action?
("a standard, loud voice" = "일반적이고 큰 목소리")
A) Yell
B) Wail
C) Screech
D) Caterwaul
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
To "yell" is the most general term
for shouting or crying out loudly,
often used for giving commands or calling out.
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