choice of synonyms

[pusher]

Hello, I have some problems with the choice of synonyms. If anyone can help me, I will be very grateful.

1. We haven't caught the man yet, but we're on his _________

A. footsteps B. line C. traces D. track (my version - D)

2. The crime was not solved for several months, until fresh evidence came to _______

A. light B. view (I have found expressions with both nouns, but I'm not sure which one would be suitable here)

3. Silence in court! I won't _______ any further interruptions.

A. bear B. put up with C. stand up for D - support (my version - B)

4. Holmes judged how tall the man was from the length of his _______ .

A. foot B. pace C. step D. stride (my version - C)


Thanks a lot!

[Anglika]

Originally Posted by pusher

Hello, I have some problems with the choice of synonyms. If anyone can help me, I will be very grateful.

1. We haven't caught the man yet, but we're on his _________

A. footsteps B. line C. traces D. track (my version - D)

2. The crime was not solved for several months, until fresh evidence came to _______

A. light B. view (I have found expressions with both nouns, but I'm not sure which one would be suitable here)

3. Silence in court! I won't _______ any further interruptions.

A. bear B. put up with C. stand up for D - support (my version - B)

4. Holmes judged how tall the man was from the length of his _______ .

A. foot B. pace C. step D. stride (my version - C)


Thanks a lot!

[pusher]

Anglika, thank you very much. I'm an English language teacher and some of our text-books do not have keys . And I have to check my students' homework and be 100% sure of the answers!

I really appreciate your help.