Choose the most accurate paraphrase for the sentence below:

Question

“No respite was given the troops. Instead they were driven back into the fracas on the sward.”

(1 point)
Responses

The troops had no rest, but were driven back into the woods by the sword.

The troops had no food, but had to continue fighting in the woods.

The troops had no rest, but had to return to the fight in the field.

Answer 1

The troops were not given a break, but were compelled to return and continue fighting on the grassy field.