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Fill in the blank with the correct word:
_______ his illness, he attended the function.

  1. A
    In spite
  2. B
    Due
  3. C
    As of
  4. D
    Despite

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"Despite" is a preposition that means "in spite of" and is used to show contrast. It is followed directly by a noun or noun phrase ("his illness"). "In spite" requires the preposition "of" to be grammatically correct ("In spite of his illness"). Thus, "Despite" is the correct choice.

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Fill in the blank with the correct word:
_______ his illness, he attended the function.
A
In spite
B
Due
C
As of
D
Despite

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