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    Question

    In the following question, a part of the sentence is

    underlined. Below the sentence are three alternatives to the underlined part. Select the alternative that improves the sentence grammatically and contextually. If the sentence is correct as it is, select "No improvement." Despite working hard, he failed in clearing the exam .     
    A on clearing the exam Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B to clear the exam Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C while clearing the exam Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D for clearing the exam Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No improvement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The phrase 'failed in clearing' is incorrect. The correct structure is 'failed to + verb' when expressing an inability to achieve something. Therefore, the sentence should read: 'Despite working hard, he failed to clear the exam.'

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