When the police arrived , the thief _________ away.

Options

A. Strolled
B. Moved
C. Galloped
D. Ran

Answer

D

Explanation

Stroll' means to walk in a leisurely way , 'Move' means go in a specified direction or manner , change position . 'Gallop 'Means the fastest pace of a horse or other quadruped , with all the feet two options do not convery the intensity with which the thief would react on seeing the police, the third option , gallop' is used only seeing the police , the third option , 'gallop' is used only for horses or option , gallop' is used only for horses or other quadruped hence , option (d) ran seems most appropriate .