Here are some words from the lesson which describe different kinds of sounds. drum swish tinkle caw drip
(i) Match these words with their correct meanings.
(a) to fall in small drops
(b) to make a sound by hitting a surface repeatedly
(c) to move quickly through the air, making a soft sound
(d) harsh sound made by birds
(e) ringing sound (of a bell or breaking glass, etc.)
(ii) Now fill in the blanks using the correct form of the words given above.
(a) Ramesh ____________ on his desk in impatience.
(b) Rain water ____________ from the umbrella all over the carpet.
(c) The pony ____________ its tail.
(d) The _________________ of breaking glass woke me up.
(e) The ____________ of the raven disturbed the child’s sleep.
Answers
Answer:
(a) to fall in small drops - drip
(b) to make a sound by hitting a surface repeatedly - drum
(c) to move quickly through the air, making a soft sound - swish
(d) harsh sound made by birds - caw
(e) ringing sound (of a bell or breaking glass, etc.) - tinkle
(a) Ramesh ______drummed______ on his desk in impatience.
(b) Rain water __dripped______ from the umbrella all over the carpet.
(c) The pony ___swished_____ its tail.
(d) The _____tinkling____________ of breaking glass woke me up.
(e) The ____cawing________ of the raven disturbed the child’s sleep.
Explanation:
i. (a) drip- It is a falling of small drop of water. For example a bucket is kept under the tap to catch the drip.
b. Drum- It is an instrument that makes a sound when it is hit by the stick.
c. Swish- It is a sound effect when something moves quickly with a sound like hissh or rushing.
d. Caw- It a rough sound of bird crow.
e- Tinkle- It is a clear of bell when it rings.
ii) i. was drumming. ii. Dripped. iii. Swished. iv. Tinkle. v. cawing