A loud bang startled the sleeping baby.

Meaning: A loud, sudden sound caused the baby to wake up in surprise and fear.

Choice of Words: Loud means making a lot of noise. Bang is a sudden, loud sound. Startled means to be suddenly surprised or frightened. Sleeping means in a state of rest with the eyes closed.

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