Sentence Improvement - Verbal and Reasoning

Directions to SolveIn questions given below, a part of the sentence isitalicised and underlined. Below are given alternatives to the italicised part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, option 'D' is the answer.
Q1:

With a thundering roar the huge rocket soared up from the launching pad.

A flew up

B went upwards

C took off

D No improvement

ANS:C - took off

No answer description is available.