Complete the sentences given below by filling in the blanks with the correct form of the sound words given in Column 1.
The steam engine reached the station _____ black smoke into the sky.
puffing
Suddenly the snake raised its hood and made a _____ noise.
hissing
When the wind blew, I heard the _____ of the wooden roof.
creaking
He heard a _____ of leaves behind him when he was walking in the woods.
rustle
I get disturbed by the continuous _____ of the monkeys in the neighbourhood.
chatter
Explanation
(1) The word 'puffing' correctly describes the action of the steam engine releasing smoke. The train in the story is described as 'snorting and puffing like some green, black, and gold dragon.' (2) 'Hissing' is the correct sound word for a snake, which makes a noise like a long 's' sound. In the story, the train is described as 'hissing at them.' (3) 'Creaking' describes the long low sound made by wooden objects when they move. The story mentions 'creaking and whisperings' from the trees. (4) 'Rustle' describes the soft, dry sound made by the movement of leaves. The story mentions 'a rustle of dry leaves' when Sunder Singh hears the leopard. (5) 'Chatter' refers to repeated series of short high sounds made by birds or monkeys. The story mentions 'the noisy chatter of the seven sisters' (birds).