Question

Select the option that best fills in the blank and completes the sentence given below. ________ the fact that it was difficult, Dhananjay managed to solve the physics paper.

• A. Although
• B. Even though
• C. Because
• D. Despite

Hint:

Use “despite” or “in spite of” with nouns or noun phrases; use “although” with full clauses.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

“Despite” is the correct preposition to show contrast with a noun or noun clause. Since “the fact that it was difficult” is a noun clause, “despite” fits best.