Q: If The crowd quieted as a new rider approached., can we say that "The crowd grew quiet as the new rider came near."?

A: yes

Q: If there's a place to take them and uh oh good heavens up there just this side of Texoma Texoma not Texoma uh Texarkana, can we say that "You can take them hiking near Texarkana."?

A: it is not possible to tell

Q: If Most reviewers simply cheerlead., can we say that "The majority of reviewers are positive."?

A: yes

Q: If More and more streets and entire areas like Les Halles and Beaubourg have been pedestrianized, adding to the profusion of parks, squares, and gardens., can we say that "There are a great many parks, squares and gardens in those areas."?

A:
yes