Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.

The moon _________ around the Earth.

  1. orbits

  2. revolves

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Revolves is the correct verb for an object moving in a circular path around another object, such as the moon around the Earth. Orbits is often used as a noun or a transitive verb, but revolves is the standard intransitive choice here.