Wandered or roamed would be correct too?

[Andre Vinhas]

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #103 "Synonyms for walk", question 10

Her friends left her all alone in a strange town and she ......... about unaccompanied all day long.

(a) staggered
(b) stalked
(c) strayed
(d) gadded

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #103 "Synonyms for walk", answer 10

Her friends left her all alone in a strange town and she gadded about unaccompanied all day long.

Correct answer: (d) gadded

Your answer was: incorrect
Her friends left her all alone in a strange town and she staggered about unaccompanied all day long.
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ok - "gadded" is the correct answer.
but could I use any other synonyms of walk in this sentence?
Wandered or roamed would be correct too?

Andre Vinhas

[Daniela]

Hi Andre Vinhas,
Yes, in this sentence you could use wander or roam since they suggest moving about at random without a fixed course or goal. Roam implies freedom of movement, often over a wide area. You can also use stroll or saunter.
Daniela
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