Question

complete the sentence with the word that best fits the overall meaning and tone. the zoo volunteer pleaded with the visitors, ______ them not to tap on the glass of the animals enclosures after one of the orangutans became agitated. compelling petitioning imploring

Explanation:

1. Analyze the meaning of each word:

• "compelling" means to force or drive, often with a sense of urgency or power, but it doesn't fit the tone of a plea.
• "petitioning" usually involves making a formal request, often in a written or organized way, and is not the best fit for a plea from a volunteer to visitors.
• "imploring" means to beg or plead earnestly, which matches the context of the zoo volunteer pleading with visitors.

1. Consider the context: The volunteer is pleading with visitors after an orangutan became agitated, so a word that conveys earnest pleading is needed. "Imploring" fits this context best.

Answer:

imploring