Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with suitable noun form of the given word.

The culprit said nothing in __________. (defend)

  1. Defending

  2. Defend

  3. Defence

  4. Defends

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The noun form of 'defend' is 'defence' (British spelling), which means the action of speaking on someone's behalf or protection. The phrase 'in defence' means while protecting or speaking on one's own behalf. 'Defending' is a participle, 'defend' is a verb, and 'defends' is a third-person verb.