Multiple choice

Directions: Which of the following words/phrases (a), (b) or (c) should replace the underlined phrase to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) as your answer.

They condemned him and offered him no financial assistance, but Abraham Lincoln won the election despite of all their opposition.

  1. despite

  2. in spite

  3. nevertheless

  4. No improvement required
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Inspite needs to be followed by 'of'. So, option 2 cannot be used. Normally 'nevertheless' is placed in the beginning of the sentence. So, option 3 is ruled out. As option 1 is correct, option 4 is ruled out.

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