CDS 2026 (I) English, question 78

Topic: Prepositions and determiners

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Directions · Q71 to Q80

Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select the preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q78

Harish wanted to report on the war ________ the danger involved.

  1. (a) though
  2. (b) in spite ofCorrect answer
  3. (c) although
  4. (d) even though

Solution.

Answer: (b) in spite of

  1. The blank is followed by a noun phrase, “the danger involved”.
  2. In spite of can take that phrase directly.
  3. Though, although and even though normally introduce a clause, such as “although it was dangerous”.