Multiple choice

What speech verb goes best here?  "I'm terrified of snakes," the boy __________.

  1. boasted

  2. suggested

  3. cheered

  4. whimpered

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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.