Question

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the words that best fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
As he ________ to the dais, the crowd went ________ trying to get a closer look of him

• A. went … noisy
• B. walked ... happy
• C. climbed … fearful
• D. strode … berserk
• E. moved … crazy

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

To solve this question, we need to find the words that best fit the overall meaning of the sentence. Let's analyze each part of the sentence and the provided options.

The sentence given is: "As he ________ to the dais, the crowd went ________ trying to get a closer look of him."

Let's break down the sentence:

1. The word before "to the dais" suggests a verb that describes how he approached or moved towards the dais (a raised platform). We need a word that indicates movement.
2. The phrase "the crowd went ________" asks for an adjective describing the crowd's reaction upon seeing the person approach the dais.

Now, let's examine the options:

• went … noisy: "Went" is too generic for approaching the dais, and while "noisy" could describe the crowd, it doesn't fit well with "went."
• walked ... happy: "Walked" is possible for movement, but "happy" isn't a typical crowd reaction upon seeing someone important.
• climbed … fearful: "Climbed" is not appropriate unless the dais was at a height, and "fearful" is an unlikely crowd reaction without context.
• strode … berserk: "Strode" indicates a confident and brisk movement, fitting well here. "Berserk" describes the crowd going wild or uncontrollably excited, which makes sense when trying to get a closer look at an important person.
• moved … crazy: "Moved" is too generic, and while "crazy" could fit the crowd, "moved" doesn't convey how he approached the dais.

Given our analysis, the most appropriate pair of words is "strode … berserk." Here’s why:

• "Strode" suggests a purposeful and confident movement towards the dais, suitable for someone of importance or in command.
• "Berserk" perfectly captures the chaotic excitement of a crowd eager to see someone significant, fitting the context of a praised or awaited arrival.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

strode … berserk