Fill in the blank with the correct word:
While cleaning the storeroom, Maa heard a faint ______ from behind the rice sacks and knew a mouse was hiding there.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → squeak
Complete sentence: While cleaning the storeroom, Maa heard a faint squeak from behind the rice sacks and knew a mouse was hiding there.
| Animal | Sound |
|---|---|
| hen | (1) Cluck: a short, low sound |
| goose | (2) Honk: a loud call |
| mouse | (3) Squeak (answer): a short, high, thin cry |
| donkey | (4) Bray: a loud, harsh sound |