Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the given options:-
Even though my brother passed away ten years ago, every year, my mind is bombarded _____ memories of him on his birthday.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → with
To bombard someone with something is to attack them with a great many things, one after another, such as questions, messages or memories. The verb takes with before the things that keep coming: "my mind is bombarded with memories of him".
Example: The minister was bombarded with questions by reporters.
Complete sentence: Even though my brother passed away ten years ago, every year, my mind is bombarded with memories of him on his birthday.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: of — Incorrect. Of shows belonging or content (a box of sweets); "bombarded of" is not used.
Example: The shelf is full of old books.
Option 3: off — Incorrect. Off shows removal or separation; it does not follow "bombarded".
Example: Please take your shoes off.
Option 4: on — Incorrect. On shows position on a surface or a topic; "bombarded on memories" is not English.
Example: The keys are on the table.