Fill in the blank with the appropriate option to complete the sentence.
Today the market is flooded with the state of art equipment for the most melodious _______ effects.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → aural
Complete sentence: Today the market is flooded with the state of art equipment for the most melodious aural effects. Equipment that produces melodious sound creates effects that we hear, so they are "aural effects".
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) aural (answer) | relating to the ear or to hearing | The concert hall gives the audience a rich aural experience. |
| (2) oral | spoken, or relating to the mouth (it sounds like "aural", but sound equipment does not produce spoken or mouth effects) | We have an oral test in French tomorrow. |
| (3) auricle | a noun, the outer part of the ear or an upper chamber of the heart (a describing word is needed before "effects") | The auricle collects sound waves and directs them into the ear. |
| (4) oracle | a person or place believed to give wise advice or predictions from the gods (it has nothing to do with sound) | The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi. |