Directions: The question has a set of four sentences. Each sentence has a pair of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.

In spite of (A) / despite (B) all the encumbrances, he came out with flying colours.

What disturbs (A) / perturbs (B) me most is why such a gentle dog should have bitten the stranger.

I am uninterested (A) / disinterested (B) in your story and shall not be taken in this time.

Could you tell me who invented (A) / discovered (B) the telescope?