Question

When he saw the photographer, the raccoon moved into the underbrush.

Which verb choice could replace moved to better give the raccoon's movement a sense of urgency?

Responses

walked
walked - no response given

tiptoed
tiptoed - no response given

streaked
streaked - no response given

crept

Answer 1

The verb "streaked" could replace "moved" to better convey a sense of urgency in the raccoon's movement. It suggests a quick and hasty action, emphasizing the raccoon's desire to escape from the photographer.