To growl means to produce a deep, throaty, rumbling sound, usually by an animal. This sound often signals anger, aggression, or a warning. For instance, a dog might growl at an intruder to show displeasure.
Metaphorically, people can also growl, meaning they speak in a low, unfriendly, or complaining voice. This can indicate annoyance or irritation rather than actual aggression. Essentially, it describes a rough, guttural vocalization, whether animal or human, conveying negative emotions.
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Picture a large, angry dog with bared teeth, making a deep, rumbling sound from its throat. You can almost feel the vibrations of the growl. Or, visualize a grumpy old man muttering under his breath with a furrowed brow, making a 'growling' sound with his words.
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Describe a scene where an animal growls, and then another scene where a person 'growls' in conversation. For example: 'The watchdog **growled** menacingly at the stranger approaching the fence.' and 'He **growled** a warning at his children to be quiet after a long day at work.'
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Which animal often makes a 'growl' sound?
Dogs often growl to show they are unhappy or angry.
When a person 'growls', how might they sound?
When a person growls, their voice is usually low and can sound unfriendly or complaining.
What is 'growl' a sound of?
Animals growl when they are angry or want to warn someone.
A happy puppy will often growl loudly.
Puppies usually growl when they are angry or scared, not happy.
A person can 'growl' if they are speaking in a very low, unhappy voice.
Yes, 'growl' can describe a person speaking in a low, unfriendly, or complaining tone.
Only animals can growl.
While it's mostly animals, people can also 'growl' with their voice when they sound angry or unhappy.
Imagine a cat is angry. What sound does it make? Write one sentence.
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The cat makes a growling sound.
Your dog is upset and makes a low, rumbling sound. What is this sound called? Write one word.
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Growl.
Someone is speaking in a very low, angry voice. How would you describe their voice? Write one simple sentence.
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Their voice growls.
What does Max do when he sees a stranger?
Read this passage:
My dog is named Max. When he sees a stranger, he makes a low sound in his throat. This sound means he is not happy. He does not bite, but he does growl.
What does Max do when he sees a stranger?
The passage says, 'He makes a low sound in his throat... He does not bite, but he does growl.'
The passage says, 'He makes a low sound in his throat... He does not bite, but he does growl.'
What sound does the hungry lion make?
Read this passage:
A big lion lives in the zoo. When it is hungry, it makes a very loud and deep sound. This sound is called a growl. All the other animals know to be careful when the lion growls.
What sound does the hungry lion make?
The passage states, 'When it is hungry, it makes a very loud and deep sound. This sound is called a growl.'
The passage states, 'When it is hungry, it makes a very loud and deep sound. This sound is called a growl.'
When does the cat make a growl?
Read this passage:
My cat sometimes makes a little growl. She does this when she is playing. It is not an angry growl, just a playful one. She likes to pretend she is a big tiger.
When does the cat make a growl?
The passage says, 'She does this when she is playing. It is not an angry growl, just a playful one.'
The passage says, 'She does this when she is playing. It is not an angry growl, just a playful one.'
This sentence is a simple statement about a dog growling.
This sentence is a simple negative statement about someone not growling.
This is a simple question about why something growls.
The dog will ___ if you try to take its food.
Dogs often growl when they feel threatened or protective of their food.
When the man was angry, his voice started to ___.
A person's voice can growl when they are angry or speaking in an unfriendly way.
The tiger let out a loud ___ before it ran away.
Tigers are big cats that can make a loud growling sound.
Don't bother the sleeping bear, or it might ___ at you.
Bears can growl when they are disturbed or angry.
She heard a strange ___ from the bushes, so she walked faster.
A strange growl would make someone feel nervous and walk faster.
The old man would always ___ when he didn't like something.
People can 'growl' when they are complaining or speaking in an unfriendly tone.
The dog often ___ at strangers.
To 'growl' means to make a low, rumbling sound, often showing anger or warning, which dogs do.
When the lion was angry, it started to ___ loudly.
Lions 'growl' to show anger or aggression with a deep sound.
He didn't like the food and began to ___ about it.
Sometimes people 'growl' when they speak in a low, unfriendly, or complaining tone.
A happy dog will usually growl.
Dogs usually growl when they are angry or giving a warning, not when they are happy.
When a person growls, they are usually speaking loudly and happily.
When a person growls, they speak in a low, unfriendly, or complaining tone, not loudly and happily.
Lions make a growling sound to show they are upset.
Lions often growl to show anger or aggression.
This sentence describes a common situation where a dog might growl.
This sentence shows a person 'growling' in a figurative sense, meaning speaking in an unfriendly tone.
This sentence uses 'growl' in its animal context.
Listen for the sound an angry dog makes.
Pay attention to the sound a very hungry stomach might make.
Consider the tone of someone speaking unhappily.
Read this aloud:
The hungry bear began to growl as it smelled the food.
Focus: growl /ɡraʊl/
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Read this aloud:
He tried to growl out a response, but his voice was too hoarse.
Focus: growl out /ɡraʊl aʊt/
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Read this aloud:
A low growl escaped from the tiger's throat.
Focus: escaped /ɪˈskeɪpt/
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The security guard's voice _______ as he warned the trespasser to leave the premises immediately.
To 'growl' in this context means to speak in a low, unfriendly, or complaining tone, which fits the scenario of a security guard warning a trespasser.
Despite his calm demeanor, the CEO's subtle _______ betrayed his simmering frustration with the team's lack of progress.
A 'growl' can also refer to a low, rumbling sound or a tone of voice that indicates hidden anger or frustration, even if not overtly expressed.
Which of the following situations is LEAST likely to involve someone 'growling'?
Growling typically expresses negative emotions like anger or frustration. A child happily playing would not exhibit such behavior.
A person might 'growl' as a sign of deep contentment and happiness.
Growling is generally associated with negative emotions like anger, aggression, or frustration, not contentment or happiness.
If a manager growls at their employees, it implies they are expressing strong dissatisfaction with their performance.
When a person 'growls' in speech, it signifies speaking in a low, unfriendly, or complaining tone, often indicating anger or displeasure.
The sound of a distant lion's 'growl' is often perceived as a sign of peaceful tranquility in the savanna.
A lion's growl is a warning or an expression of aggression, intended to intimidate or assert dominance, not a sign of tranquility.
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