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Onomatopoeia
Everything makes a sound. The name of the sound made by a thing or action is called
Onomatopoeia.
Fill in the blanks with onomatopoeia words. You may use the Help Box.
1 The __________________ of the tap could be heard in the silence.
2 Suddenly she heard the __________________ of a snake.
3 The cows __________________ in the grassland.
4 The cat’s __________________ told me it was happy.
5 My ice-cream cone went __________________ onto the sidewalk.
6 Jake made a big __________________ when he jumped into the
swimming pool.
7 The duck will __________________ if it is hungry.
8 The __________________ of the owl told him someone was coming.
Help Box
splash, splat, purr, hiss, drip, moo, hoot, quack
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