Multiple choice

What speech verb goes best here?  "You need to put this piece here first," the teacher _______.

  1. blurted

  2. whimpered

  3. howled

  4. explained

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D Correct answer
Explanation

A teacher giving instructions on how to assemble or do something is providing an explanation, so 'explained' is the most appropriate verb. 'Whimpered' or 'howled' would be completely out of character for a teacher giving instructions.