Question

Choose the word(s) which can correctly replace the word(s) printed in italic bold in the sentence without changing the meaning of it.
A stray dog kept whimpering all night.

• A. barking
• B. crying
• C. sobbing
• D. whining

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

'Whimpering' means making small, weak sound expressing pain, especially which animals do. The meaning of 'Whimpering' is 'whining', Option C. It means making a high pitched cry or sad sound. Option A 'barking' is what dogs do. Option B 'crying' is the act of crying. Option D 'Sobbing' means crying. So, the most apt word as the meaning of the word 'whimpering' is Option C, Whining.