Approximately how many people were in the audience for the graduation speech?

• A. 500
• B. 1,000
• C. 3,000
• D. 5,000

Answer: (C)

Estimating audience size from a description relies on recognizing approximate language and choosing the number that the text suggests most closely. If the passage indicates the crowd was “about three thousand” or “roughly three thousand people,” then 3,000 is the best match because it reflects that approximate wording. The smaller figures imply a much smaller turnout, while 5,000 would suggest a much larger crowd or venue than described. So the correct choice is the one that aligns with the stated approximation, which is three thousand.