In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The thing nodded vigorously; as it nodded, the left button-eye fell off and (1) ______ (2) ______ the concrete floor. The thing looked around (3) ______ with its one eye, as if it had lost her. The thing twisted bonelessly (4) ______ its one eye was again facing her. And it (5) ______ across the cellar towards her then.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.