Her supporters rallied for her defence when the government brought the bill…
2023
Her supporters rallied for her defence when the government brought the bill seeking to bar any person of foreign origin from holding the high offices.
- A.
Her supporters rallied of her defence
- B.
Her supporters rallied in her defence
- C.
Her supporters rallied to her defence
- D.
No improvement
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Correct answer: C
Correct answer: Her supporters rallied to her defence
Explanation:
When "rally" means to come together in support of or to defend someone, the common collocation is "rally to someone's defence."
Why the chosen sentence is correct: "rallied to her defence" clearly shows people united to defend her.
Why the other choices are wrong or less suitable:
"rallied of her defence" is ungrammatical (incorrect preposition).
"rallied in her defence" is understandable but less idiomatic; a clearer alternative is "rallied in defence of her."
"No improvement" is incorrect because the original sentence lacks the required preposition after "rallied."
Examples:
Citizens rallied to the president's defence after the accusations.
Supporters rallied in defence of the policy.