Select the most appropriate option in the underlined segment in the given sentence. She heard the __ of the hinges.

Options

A. rattling
B. rustling
C. crashing
D. creaking

Answer

D

Explanation

creaking : a sound that is sometimes made by a door when it opens or shuts
crashing : a loud noise made by something falling or breaking.
rattling : a series of short loud sounds eg. rattling cups and saucers in kitchen
rustling : soft rustling ofleaves. Here, creaking is the right usage.