Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Gradually, the sound of the music and laughter died down, and the whole campus went to sleep.

• A. Became louder
• B. Became softer
• C. Was forgotten
• D. Became more cheerful
• E. Became more irritating

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Became softer

If a sound or activity dies down, it becomes quieter or less obvious: It was several minutes before the applause died down.

In this context, the phrasal verb 'died down' means nothing but to become low in intensity. The sound of the music and laughter died down or became quieter. Hence, option B is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate meaning.