Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blanks.

The _____ successfully repelled every ________ on the city.

  1. defenders, comment

  2. citizens, onslaught

  3. thieves, robbery

  4. judge, criticism
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Citizens defending their city would repel an onslaught (a fierce or destructive attack). 'Onslaught' fits the context of military or defensive action against a city better than 'comment', 'robbery', or 'criticism'.

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