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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
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crying
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C
whining
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D
sobbing
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Solution

The correct option is D whining
'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.

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