Required answer:
A . Choose the correct answer - noun or verb
1.A loud thundering ( sound , sounded ) jolted the rabbit awake .
2. The rabbit's ( cry , crying ) could be heard throughout the forest .
3. The bird is ( chirp , chirping ) sweetly in the trees .
4. The flowers ( bloom , blossom ) beautifully in the garden .
5. The rabbit was settling down contently beneath a coconut tree for his afternoon ( nap , napping )
6. The lion's roar ( fright , frightened ) the animals .
7. The animals ( live , life ) together in the forest .
8. The fable is an interesting ( story , storytelling ) that captivates the readers .