SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 16

SSC CPO Tier II - 8 Jan 2024 • English • Q16

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.

She decided to marry him in spite his habit of spending recklessly.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. in spite his habit

The phrase "in spite of" is a fixed expression meaning "despite." The preposition "of" is necessary for the phrase to be grammatically correct.

Therefore, the error is omitting "of" after "in spite." The correct form is: "in spite of his habit"