Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate of the given options.

__________ promoting a state of near-sleep, hibernation does not make an animal vulnerable to attack by predators because the brain is kept in a normal state of alertness.

  1. Instead of

  2. In spite of

  3. Irrespective of

  4. Even when

  5. Rather than

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

 Only (2) and (4) can precede 'does not'. 'In spite of' promoting sleep', x does not expose y to risk. This makes coherent sense.