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
Complete sentence: Even though my brother passed away ten years ago, every year, my mind is bombarded with memories of him on his birthday. The verb takes with before the things that keep coming: "my mind is bombarded with memories of him".
| Option | Used to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) of | belonging or content (a box of sweets). “Bombarded of” is not used. | The shelf is full of old books. |
| (2) with (answer) | To bombard someone with something is to attack them with a great many things, one after another, such as questions, messages or memories. | The minister was bombarded with questions by reporters. |
| (3) off | removal or separation. It does not follow “bombarded”. | Please take your shoes off. |
| (4) on | position on a surface or a topic. “Bombarded on memories” is not English. | The keys are on the table. |