SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 26

SSC CPO - 05 Oct 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q26

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.

Despite of an injury, he won the match.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e Despite.

  • In English, we use the word "despite" to express contrast or opposition between two things. It is followed by a noun or noun phrase, as in "despite an injury" in this sentence.