Question

    In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

    Despite of the fact that I had already (A)/ eaten a big breakfast, the smell (B)/ of freshly baked cinnamon rolls was (C)/ so enticing that I couldn't resist having one. (D)

    A A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The phrase "Despite of the fact" should be corrected to "Despite the fact" to make the sentence accurate as despite is never followed by ‘of’.

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