Shriek with laughter

[Abhinav]

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #124 "Synonyms for speak and shout", question 9

The children were ......... with laughter in the schoolyard at the sight of one of the teachers trying to catch the school guinea pig.

(a) shrinking
(b) shrieking
(c) piercing
(d) sobbing

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #124 "Synonyms for speak and shout", answer 9

The children were shrieking with laughter in the schoolyard at the sight of one of the teachers trying to catch the school guinea pig.

Correct answer: (b) shrieking

Your answer was: correct
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why

[Daniela]

Hi,
Shrink means to reduce in size, to become smaller.
Sob means to weep.
Pierce has the meaning of sound suddenly and sharply (usually through something such as silence or darkness). For example, a scream can pierce the silence.
Shriek means to utter a shrill cry with a high-pitched voice.
Shriek is stronger in meaning than scream and we usually say to shriek with laughter.
Daniela
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