Which knot is specifically described as a slip/choke knot that runs freely on the standing part?

• A. Running bowline
• B. Bowline
• C. Knot or Hitch
• D. Clove hitch

Answer: (A)

A running bowline is a slip knot that can move along the standing part. It’s tied so the loop remains available to encircle something, but the knot can slide along the rope when load is applied, effectively acting like a choke that tightens as tension increases. That sliding, adjustable quality is what makes it fit the description of a slip/choke knot that runs freely on the standing part.

A regular bowline forms a fixed loop that doesn’t slide along the standing part, so it doesn’t match the “runs freely” aspect. A clove hitch grips around an object and doesn’t slide freely along the standing part, so it’s not the right fit either. The option “knot or hitch” isn’t a specific knot and doesn’t describe a particular sliding choke behavior.