Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The crowing witch released a _________cackle as she turned the boy into a beast.

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  1. gentle
  2. low
  3. loud
  4. soft

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Option 3 : loud
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The correct answer is option 3), i.e., 'loud.'

Key Points 

  • Let's look at the meaning of the words given in the options:
    Word Meaning
    gentle Mild, kind or tender. (कोमल, दयालु)
    low Not high or tall, situated near the ground. (ऊँचा न हो, जमीन के पास स्थित हो; कम)
    loud Producing or capable of producing much noise. (बहुत शोर पैदा करने में सक्षम)
    soft Gentle, quite or light in manner, sound or colour. (कोमल)
  • According to the context of the sentence, the word "cackle" refers to loud, harsh, and shrill laughter or cry. In the given sentence, the witch made a loud noise as she turned the boy into a beast.
  • According to the above-mentioned points, the most appropriate word to fill in the blank is "loud."
  • Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.
  • Another example:
    • The loud music made him feel totally uninhibited.
 

Complete Sentence: The crowing witch released a loud cackle as she turned the boy into a beast.

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