Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition. The thief made an escape by _.
Correct answer: D. Climbing over the wall
- A. Climbing up the wall
- B. Climbing on the wall
- C. Climbing to the wall
- D. Climbing over the wall
- E. Climbing into the wall
Explanation
"Climbing over the wall" indicates that the thief physically ascended the wall and then descended or moved beyond it, which aligns with the idea of escaping.Only "Climbing over the wall" effectively conveys the action of the thief successfully escaping by moving beyond the wall. The other options either limit the action to climbing without implying escape or suggest inappropriate directions or actions.
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