In the question given below, a part of the sentence is in bold and italicised. Below are given alternatives to the bold and italicised part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose option 'D' as the answer.
If I stood alone in defence of truth, and the whole world is banded against me and against truth, I would fight them all.
will be banded
were banded
banded
No improvement
Correct answer is B
No explanation has been provided for this answer.