Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement'.
Despite my make best efforts I could not get admission to the course of my choice.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Despite making.
Incorrect Phrase: Despite my make best efforts
What is wrong: The phrase “my make” is grammatically incorrect. After “despite”, we use a noun or verb+ing (gerund) form.
Correct Phrase: Despite making
Final Sentence: Despite making my best efforts, I could not get admission to the course of my choice.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.