Multiple choice

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence three possible substitutions are given for the underlined part. If one of the possible substitutions is better than the underlined part, indicate it as your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your answer.

In spite the fact that she had three small children, the judge sent her to prison.

  1. Despite of the fact

  2. In spite of the fact

  3. In spite of

  4. No improvement needed
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Error of sentence formation. 'Inspite' itself has no releveant meaning. 'In spite of' means 'without regard to someone or something; even though another course had been prescribed; ignoring a warning'.

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