The crooks did not . . . . . . . . any resistance.

put
show
offer
exert E. exercise

The correct answer is (B), show.

The other options are:

  • (A) put: to place something in a particular position.
  • (C) offer: to present something to someone for them to accept or reject.
  • (D) exert: to use physical or mental effort to do something.
  • (E) exercise: to use a muscle or group of muscles to make them stronger.

In this sentence, the crooks did not offer any resistance, meaning they did not try to fight back or prevent the police from arresting them.