Multiple choice

Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.

The kids didn't want to go to their aunt's house and they groused all the way.

  1. cried

  2. whimpered

  3. mumbled

  4. complained

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Grouse means to complain, grumble, or express dissatisfaction. 'Complained' is the exact synonym. 'Cried' and 'whimpered' are too specific about the manner, while 'mumbled' refers to speech clarity not content.