Question

Fill in the blanks with most appropriate word-
He lost _______ performing well.
a) Despite
b) Upon
c) About
d) From

Answer 1

Hint: Read the given phrase/sentence carefully. Try to make out the meaning of it and find the subject or the predicate or the main object of the sentence.

Complete answer:
The given sentence conveys that someone (he) lost even though he performed well. There are four given options, we have to find out one which suits well in the given blank.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer-
Option ‘a’ is Despite. It is a preposition which means without being affected by, in spite of. For example He remains a great leader despite his age.
Option ‘b’ is Upon. It is a preposition which means a more formal term for ‘on’, especially in an abstract sense. For example It was based upon two principals.
Option ‘c’ is About. It is a preposition which means on the subject of; concerning. For example I was thinking about you.
Option ‘d’ is From. It is a preposition which means indicating the point in space at which a journey, motion, or action starts. For example She began to walk away from him.
As we have analyzed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct option. Here, the word to be filled in the blank is – despite. Hence, option ‘a' is the correct option.

Note:
 Try to find the main object of the sentence and rephrase it in your words, for such types of questions. Also, pay attention to the given tense form