Collocations in Use – Part 92

.Correct the collocation errors in these sentences

.N1. I could hear a slight track of an Irish accent in her voice
.N2. Paolo was met with a rocky silence as everyone tried to absorb the bad news
.N3. The old woman let off a cry of anger when she heard the result of the trial
.N4. She has a wide American accent, even though she was not born there
.N5. I could hear thuds of laughter coming from the next room
.N6. The voices were muttered, so I could not make out what anyone was saying
.N7. Silence ruled in the classroom as the pupils were all hard at work
.N8. Speak up. I hate it when you mutter something under your voice

: ANSWERS

.N1. I could hear a slight trace of an Irish accent in her voice
.N2. Paolo was met with a stony silence as everyone tried to absorb the bad news
.N3. The old woman let out a cry of anger when she heard the result of the trial
.N4. She has a broad American accent, even though she was not born there
.N5. I could hear hoots of laughter coming from the next room
.N6. The voices were muffled, so I could not make out what anyone was saying
.N7. Silence reigned in the classroom as the pupils were all hard at work
.N8. Speak up. I hate it when you mutter something under your breath