Question

The thunder gradually ....................................and its rumbling is heard far away beyond the village.

• A. abate
• B. abates
• C. rotund
• D. rotunds

Answer 1

Answer:

B. abates

The thunder gradually abates and its rumbling is heard far away beyond the village.

Explanation:

• Thunder is a singular noun, so it takes a singular verb → abates.

• Abate means to become less strong or loud, which fits the context.

• Rotund / rotunds mean round and do not suit the meaning here.