The couple held hands and walked _, neither of them saying a word for a while.
Correct answer: D. Side by side
- A. Apart
- B. By
- C. Alongside
- D. Side by side
Explanation
The term "side by side" is appropriate as it conveys the idea of the couple walking together.
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