Multiple choice

What speech verb goes best here?  "No talking in the library," Miss Jones sweetly __________.

  1. barked

  2. wondered

  3. roared

  4. whispered

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

Libraries require quiet, and the adverb "sweetly" suggests a soft, gentle action. "Whispered" fits both the library setting and the sweet manner of speaking. "Barked" and "roared" would contradict the adverb "sweetly" and the library rules.