Answer: eminent notorious renowned
Explanation:
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It's most likely D, because D is the only one that is similar to the first phrase.
I don't know the full story behind that but repetitive, rhythmic sound, makes me think they are talking about the old mans breathing.
But i'm not sure
A. Could not be the answer because the sentence needs correcting.
B. Does, "Have been mainly due to building practices at the fort" make sense? Ah, no!
C. Were seems a bit blah to me and doesn't really sound right in the sentence
D. Makes sense! "Still, the abundance of preserved tablets are mainly due to building practices at the fort". Does this make sense? YES!!!!
Therefore your answer is D. Are