Question

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute

    the bold segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. I couldn’t sleep in case of being very tired.
    A in spite of Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B even though Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C in order of Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D No substitution required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The correct phrase is "in spite of," which means despite the fact that I was tired, I couldn't sleep; Corrected Sentence: I couldn’t sleep in spite of being very tired.

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