Question

ansaldo wondered what all this meant and wracked his brain for some clue to these odd goings - on. he didnt have long to wait. suddenly a horde of huge ferocious rats poured into the hall and threw themselves upon the food that was being served. pandemonium broke loose as the boys darted here and there, wielding the sticks. what does the word horde most likely suggest? (a) there are many rats. (b) the rats are moving quickly. (c) the rats are especially strong. (d) there are different kinds of rats.

Explanation:

The word "horde" typically means a large group or crowd. In the context of the passage where a "horde of huge ferocious rats poured into the hall", it implies that there are many rats.

Answer:

A. There are many rats