In the following question , a sentence/part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold setence/part of the sentence at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvements is needed, your answer is (4) .
Our big iron gate jingles on its hinges as it is opend.

Options

A. clangs
B. grates
C. bangs
D. No Improvement

Answer

B

Explanation

clangs (V.) : to make a lud ringing sound like that of metal being hit grates (V.) : when two hard surfaces grate as they rub together, they make a sharp unpleasant sound bangs (V.) : to hit something in away that makes a loud noise Here, grates is the right usage.