Which of the phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase…
2025
Which of the phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark '5' as the answer.
Despite of their differences on matters of principles, they all agree on the demand of hike in salary.
- A.
Despite their
- B.
Despite of the
- C.
Despite for their
- D.
Despite off their
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Correct answer: A
Answer: Replace the phrase printed in bold with "Despite their".
Correct sentence: Despite their differences on matters of principle, they all agree on the demand for a hike in salary.
Explanation:
Use "despite" directly before a noun phrase; "despite of" or "despite for" or "despite off" are ungrammatical.
Use the possessive "their" because the differences are between the people referred to.
Minor additional improvements: change "matters of principles" to "matters of principle" and "demand of hike in salary" to "demand for a hike in salary." These do not affect the required replacement but make the sentence more natural.