Multiple choice What speech verb goes best here? "I'm terrified of snakes," the boy __________. boasted suggested cheered whimpered Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation The verb 'whimpered' means to make low, feeble sounds expressive of fear or pain, which fits the boy's statement about being terrified of snakes. 'Boasted' or 'cheered' would imply positive feelings, which contradicts being terrified.