Meaning of 'skywards'

[doanngockhanh]

Test No. incompl/advan-49 "Up in the Clouds", question 8

The rocket was fired and quickly took off sky..........

(a) long
(b) broad
(c) wards
(d) length

Test No. incompl/advan-49 "Up in the Clouds", answer 8

The rocket was fired and quickly took off skywards.

Correct answer: (c) wards

Your answer was: incorrect
The rocket was fired and quickly took off skylength.
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Dear Sir,

Could you please explain the meaning of this sentence?

Thank you very much and Best regards
doanngockhanh

[Alan]

This means towards the sky - compare forwards/sidewards/backwards.
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