Select the most appropriate pair of words to fill in the blanks in the following sentence:-
The hikers walked ____ the open field and then made their way _____ the dense forest.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → across, through
To walk across an open field means to go from one side to the other. This preposition perfectly describes movement over a wide, relatively flat, and unobstructed area.
To make one's way through a dense forest means to move within and penetrate the thick mass of trees, foliage, and undergrowth to get from one side to the other.