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JAMB Use of English 1979 Question 70

Question 70

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words: He heard the loud noise of the huge air-raid siren

  1. A.buzz
  2. B.crack
  3. C.rumble
  4. D.whistle
  5. E.wail
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Answer: E (wail)

Explanation

The long, rising and falling sound of a siren is called a wail.