Meaning of pace

[ida]

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #66 "Synonyms for walk", question 8

Why are you ......... around me so nervously? Is there anything you want to tell me?

(a) pacing
(b) strolling
(c) striding
(d) limping

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #66 "Synonyms for walk", answer 8

Why are you pacing around me so nervously? Is there anything you want to tell me?

Correct answer: (a) pacing

Your answer was: incorrect
Why are you strolling around me so nervously? Is there anything you want to tell me?
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What does Pace mean?

[Daniela]

Hi,
Pace means to walk back and forth moved by some strong, usually negative feeling.
In this example you have the adverb "nervously" that's why "pace" is the correct choice.
Stroll means to walk in leisure, walk along lazily.
Daniela
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