Select the most appropriate option of the given word to fill in the blank.
The new construction sites have ________ attack by the environmentalists.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. come under.
The phrase "come under attack" is used to describe a situation where someone or something is criticized or targeted.
It suggests that the construction sites are being criticized or opposed by environmentalists.
Hence, the correct sentence is:- The new construction sites have come under attack by the environmentalists for their potential harm to the local ecosystem.