Multiple choice

What speech verb goes best here?  "Put that painting down!" the guard ___________.

  1. inquired

  2. commanded

  3. muttered

  4. stated

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

An authoritative figure like a guard giving a direct, forceful order is best described as having 'commanded' the action. 'Muttered' or 'inquired' do not convey the authority of the exclamation.