Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined part in the following sentence.
The entire speech of the revivalist fell flat with the crowd that was present there.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. had no effect on.
"Fell flat" is an idiomatic expression meaning something was not successful or didn't have the intended impact, especially in terms of audience reaction.
The phrase "had no effect on" directly conveys the lack of impact or response from the crowd, matching the meaning of "fell flat".