Verb limp vs pace

[Xaex]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #65 "Synonyms for walk", question 4

My mother was very angry, she couldn't stop ......... up and down the hallway.

(a) walking
(b) limping
(c) pacing
(d) going

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #65 "Synonyms for walk", answer 4

My mother was very angry, she couldn't stop pacing up and down the hallway.

Correct answer: (c) pacing

Your answer was: incorrect
My mother was very angry, she couldn't stop limping up and down the hallway.
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don't understand this sentence, can you explain it ?

[Daniela]

Hello learner,

The verb “pace” means to walk back and forth moved by some strong, usually negative feeling. It has emotional colouring. Imagine you are worried about something, or nervous let’s say, then you become restless and can’t just sit down on a chair, so you start pacing up and down the room.

The verb “limp” means to walk in a lame way, unsteadily; it also implies physical defect of the legs. It doesn’t have emotional colouring.

Hope this helps!
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