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Post-UTME English Language 2012 Objective — Question 9

Question 9 of 40 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) English Language 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The loud noise of the police siren woke us up (nearest in meaning to 'loud noise')

  • A. clamour
  • B. ding-dong
  • C. whistle
  • D. wailCorrect

Explanation

A siren's characteristic loud, rising-and-falling sound is best described as a wail.

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