Multiple choice

What speech verb goes best here?  "No, I don't know the answer," the man _________.

  1. responded

  2. howled

  3. called

  4. chirped

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The statement is a direct answer to a question. "Responded" is the most natural and neutral verb for answering someone. Verbs like "howled" or "chirped" imply highly specific, unfitting tones.