Chant vs. sing

[Elsal]

English Grammar Error, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #20 "Singular vs. Plural Nouns", question 3

It's a sure sign that she's contented because she goes around the house chanting songs from the musicals.

(a) sure sign
(b) contented
(c) chanting

English Grammar Error, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #20 "Singular vs. Plural Nouns", answer 3

It's a sure sign that she's contented because she goes around the house singing songs from the musicals.

Correct entry: singing
The error was: (c) chanting
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Why is chanting wrong? According to my
Ponds dictionary it seems to be correct
meaning of chant, please

Elsal

[Alan]

Hi,

Chant describes repeating a slogan or expression again and again when people are making a demonstration or protest in public.

Alan
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