Read the following dictionary entry.chat · ter \chat-er\1. (v.) to talk rapidly without making sense2. (n.) to make speech-like sounds, as certain animals do3. (n.) meaningless or ridiculous talk4. (n.) a series of ridges on the surface of metalWhich sentence best uses the word “chatter” with the definition “to make speech-like sounds, as certain animals do”?
Answer
A
The faster you speak, the more you are beginning to chatter.
B
Andre ran his fingers across the uneven lines of chatter.
C
I’m sure once they get their food, the monkeys will start to chatter.
D
She wanted to understand them, but their words were nothing but chatter.
Explanation
The definition describes animals making speech-like sounds, so look for a sentence where animals chatter. In choice C, the monkeys will start to chatter after they get their food, which matches that meaning. The other choices use “chatter” to mean rapid or meaningless human talk, or ridges on metal.
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