Pacing vs. walking

[Kawaii]

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #103 "Synonyms for walk", question 4

The man was very worried about his wife being so late and he was ......... nervously up and down the sitting-room.

(a) striding
(b) pacing
(c) walking
(d) sauntering

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #103 "Synonyms for walk", answer 4

The man was very worried about his wife being so late and he was pacing nervously up and down the sitting-room.

Correct answer: (b) pacing

Your answer was: n/a
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Dear Sir/Madam
Can I have a question is that why we have to use ''pacing '' here while not walking?

Thanks in advance for your help

Kawaii

[Daniela]

Dear Kawaii,
Walk is the most common verb used for travelling on foot. It doesn't have an emotional colouring.
Pace means to walk back and forth moved by some strong, usually negative feeling. Since it has emotional colouring, this is the verb that suits here most.
Daniela
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