Pound vs. throb

Mic · #1 (permalink) Mon Jun 05, 2006 11:45 am *Pound vs. throb*

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #68 "Synonyms for beat and strike", question 4

When she saw him, her heart began to ..........

(a) hit
(b) strike
(c) pound
(d) whip

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #68 "Synonyms for beat and strike", answer 4

When she saw him, her heart began to pound.

Correct answer: (c) pound

Your answer was: incorrect
When she saw him, her heart began to strike.
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pound?

why?

Mister Micawber · #2 (permalink) Mon Jun 05, 2006 13:58 pm *Pound vs. throb*

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Hearts pound or throb-- that is the collocation. As well, these verbs can be used intransitively, where strike is transitive unless used of such as a clock or an army.
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Wms · #3 (permalink) Mon Feb 02, 2009 18:18 pm *Pound vs. throb*

Hi,
What does pound mean in this sentence ?
Thanks

Mister Micawber · #4 (permalink) Mon Feb 02, 2009 23:39 pm *Pound vs. throb*

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beat strongly and rhythmically.
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