Question

Select the correct sound responding to the given noun:
The ________ of coins.
a. Chime
b. Chatter
c. Creak
d. Clink

Answer 1

Hint:
 Identify the kind of sound/noise coins make. Every object makes a sound or noise. Windows rattle, doors creak, clocks tick, etc. We have to associate the popular sound/noise with the object.

Complete answer:
(a) Chime- A chime is a bell-like sound. It is also a musical sound. It is associated with bells. The church-bells chimed at 12 noon. Coins do not chime.
(b) Chatter- Chatter is used to refer to talking very fast or joyfully. The kids are chattering. Chattering is associated mainly with talking. It is also used for the noise made when our teeth hit against each other when it is very cold, that is, our teeth chatter on very cold days.
(c) Creak- A creak is a squeaky noise usually associated with anything made of wood. It is made when we open a rusty door or when we are walking on wood. The floor is creaking due to the weight of her shoes. Remember that a floor creaks only when it is made of wood.
(d) Clink- A clink is a sound made from tiny pieces of metal or glass against one another. Since coins are made of metal, they make a “clinking” noise. Even glasses are clinked against one another during a “cheers”.
Thus, the correct option is (d).

Note:
 While answering these questions, see which object makes which noise. These come under sounds and noises in grammar which can be learnt. Usually, a particular object is associated with a particular type of noise which is why we need to know which material is associated with which sound or noise.