Select the most appropriate word from the given options to fill in the blank in the following sentence:-
As the storm approached, we could hear the distant _____ of thunder in the sky.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → rumble
Complete sentence: As the storm approached, we could hear the distant rumble of thunder in the sky. Thunder heard from far away makes this kind of sound.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) rumble (answer) | a deep, low, continuous sound | We heard the rumble of heavy trucks on the highway. |
| (2) crackle | a series of short, sharp sounds, like burning wood (thunder can crack when it is close, but distant thunder rumbles) | We sat listening to the crackle of the campfire. |
| (3) ripple | a small wave on water or a gentle sound that rises and falls, like a ripple of laughter (too light for thunder) | A ripple of applause went through the hall. |
| (4) clank | the loud sound of metal hitting metal (it does not describe thunder) | We heard the clank of the iron gate closing. |