Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The politician accompanied____________his bodyguards went to the red fort and announced the revolution against the ruling party.

A.            With

B.            Of

C.            By

D.            Off

Sol: ‘Accompanied by’ is a fixed prepositional phrase which means; to go together with someone or something, or to go with an associate or companion.