thought vs considered

[Unoka]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #81 "Save Our Animals (1)", question 2

She used to hob nob (socialise) with people who ......... the same way as she did.

(a) considered
(b) held
(c) approved
(d) thought

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #81 "Save Our Animals (1)", answer 2

She used to hob nob (socialise) with people who thought the same way as she did.

Correct answer: (d) thought

Your answer was: incorrect
She used to hob nob (socialise) with people who considered the same way as she did.
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why thought?

Unoka

[Alan]

Hi,

'Thought' refers here to the way of thinking, which is needed here. 'Considered' is too uncertain for this sentence because the verb needs an object - either a noun or verb.

Alan
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[Watie]

Hi Mr. Alan..

The word 'hob nob' is formal or informal conversation?

Thank you..