Question

Choose the option which consists of an error. In case of no errors choose Option d.
a) We were able to make it b) in spite of c) the bad weather
a) a)
b) b)
c) c)
d) No error

Answer 1

Hint:We use ‘in spite of’ in informal conversations with a noun to show a disparity between two things or phrases. In most cases, ‘in spite of’ is followed by ‘that’ and a subject.

Complete answer:
As given in the hint, ‘in spite of’ is a prepositional expression that is used to state action or event that takes place without being affected by the first action or factor.
Example- He reached early in spite of the traffic. Here, we can conclude that ‘X’ reached early without being affected by the traffic.
As mentioned in the hint, we generally use ‘in spite of’ with ‘that’ and its respective subject and verb.
Example- It was Christmas, in spite of that, her mood was grumpy.
In the given question: We can conclude that ‘X’ and ‘Y’ were able to reach their desired location without being affected by the bad weather.
Let’s look at the given options to choose the most suitable answer:
Option a- ‘(a)’ does not have any error. ‘We were able to make it’ is a phrase that consists of the subject and verb. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option b- ‘(b)’ does not have any errors. ‘In spite of’ is a prepositional expression. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option c- ‘(c )’ does not have any errors. ‘The bad weather’ consists of the adjective and the noun. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option d- ‘(d)’ is the correct option as the given sentence has no error.
So, the correct answer is “Option d”.

Note:
Both ‘despite’ and ‘in spite of’ have the same meaning and function. But we use ‘despite’ informal write-ups, whereas ‘in spite of’ is used in informal write-ups.