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Antonina
Onomatophea
1. What sound does an object/person make when falls down?
Boom
Bang
When do you use OOPS?
2. When you knock/ tap on something is it knock-knock and tap-tap? Or something else?
Thank you!
Feb 19, 2019 7:12 AM
Answers · 3
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If a person falls down, the sound that they make when they hit the ground or the floor might be "boom" or "thud" depending on the size of the person and the severity of the fall. Boom is a sound that we usually think of when there is an explosion, i.e. fireworks, bombs, etc.
We can use "oops" if we fall down or run into something clumsily. We can also use "oops" if we do something unintentional to someone. For example, if I am walking down the hallway and I accidentally bump into you and your coffee spills, I might say "oops, I'm sorry!".
Also, we use "oops" if we forgot to do something. For example, if I asked my husband to bring milk home when he comes from work and he forgets, he might answer "oops" when I ask him where the milk is.
A "tap" is softer than a "knock". Examples: Please tap lightly on the door so we don't wake the baby. I knocked loudly several times, but no one answered the door. Hope this helps.
February 19, 2019
Knocking on a door is firm and usually very loud.
A tap is usually just gentle tap like a shoulder tap are you gonna knock on someones shoulder?
February 19, 2019
Okay this depends on the object.
If a rock falls to the ground it will thud.
If a meteorite falls on to earth it will explode which is boom.
February 19, 2019
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