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.
petitioning
imploring
compelling

Explanation:

"Pleading" implies a strong, earnest request. "Imploring" has a similar meaning of begging or earnestly asking, which fits well with the context of the zoo volunteer's plea. "Petitioning" is more formal and often used in a group or official context. "Compelling" means forcing or making someone do something, which doesn't match the tone of a plea.

Answer:

imploring