In the following question, sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

The gate _______ by the watchman on duty.

The day the new product was launched, people made a beeline to purchase it.

Their attempt to get back the stolen necklace proved to be a wild goose chase.

He usually goes to bed very early and rises with the lark.

When it comes to dancing, he is all-thumbs.

At his wit's end, he turned to his old trade.