Error Spotting · Question 25 · Medium

Error Spotting question 25

Read the sentence below, divided into parts, and identify the part that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) Despite of the heavy traffic, / (B) we reached / (C) the airport on time. / (D) No error

  1. (A) Despite of the heavy traffic,
  2. (B) we reached
  3. (C) the airport on time.
  4. (D) No error
Answer and explanation

Answer: A. (A) Despite of the heavy traffic,

Explanation: 'Despite' is never followed by 'of'. Use 'Despite the heavy traffic' or 'In spite of the heavy traffic'.

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