Question

Read the passage then answer the question. When the cat pounced on the dog, he leapt up, yelping, and knocked down a shelf of books. The animals ran past Wendy, tripping her. She cried out and fell to the floor. As the noise and confusion mounted, Mother hollered upstairs, “What's all that commotion?” Based on the context of this passage, what is the best synonym of commotion? A. anarchy B. tumult C. agitation D. sedition

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is (B) tumult.

Explanation:

Tumult is defined as a “loud noise or disorder”, which makes it synonymous with commotion, which is defined as “a confused and noisy state”. Anarchy is not quite suitable because it means “chaos due to lack of authority”, while agitation means “being nervously excited”. Nor is sedition right because this word means “preaching against a monarch or state’s authority”. Other words that can be synonymous with commotion are ruckus, clamor, and racket.  

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is Tumult.

Explanation:

Tumult means a loud sound. Because there was a lot of noise, commotion means tumult. The author states that the noise and confusion mounted, so tumult is the best synonym of commotion.