when we can able to use this word "yelp"?

[shruti]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #77 "Christmas Postman (4)", question 8

expecting to hear a happy ......... of surprise from young Richard. As I hurried away

(a) yelp
(b) sound
(c) noise
(d) din

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #77 "Christmas Postman (4)", answer 8

expecting to hear a happy yelp of surprise from young Richard. As I hurried away

Correct answer: (a) yelp

Your answer was: incorrect
expecting to hear a happy sound of surprise from young Richard. As I hurried away
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hello sir, could you tell me when we can able to use this word "yelp"

shruti

[Conchita]

A 'yelp' is a short, shrill cry of pain or excitement, as dogs normally do.