Multiple choice

Directions: The given sentence has four underlined words or phrases, which are marked as (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

Common amphibians, Salamanders are (1) found worldwide (2) despite in Australia and in (3) the polar (4) regions.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

(except). wrong word usage. The word despite‌ means regardless of some action whereas the word except‌ means to leave out. Second sense is conveyed in the sentence so the word except will be used.

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