Choose the word which best fits each gap.
The Fox and the Grapes
One afternoon a fox (1) ____________through the forest and saw a bunch of grapes hanging from over a lofty branch.
“Just the thing to quench my thirst,” said he.
Taking a few steps back, the fox (2) ____________and just missed the hanging grapes. Again the fox took a few paces back and tried to reach them (3) ____________ still failed.
Finally, giving (4) ____________, the fox turned up his nose and (5) ____________, “They're probably sour anyway,” and proceeded to walk away.
(1): _____
(2 Points)
A.walks
B.had walked
C.is walking
D.was walking