Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Given below are alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

Instead of his hard work, he did not succeed.

(1) In spite of

(2) In case of

(3) In respect of

(4) No Improvement

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: (1)


Solution : The correct answer is in the first option.

The phrase "in spite of" means "even though." It is commonly used to express contrast or opposition. Here, it suggests that the person did not succeed even though he had worked hard. The other options do not provide the same meaning.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

In case of means in the event of and refers to a particular situation.

In respect of means with reference to.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: " In spite of his hard work, he did not succeed."

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