Question
Select the most appropriate option to 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.
Solution
This option accurately conveys that the speaker was unable to sleep despite feeling very tired. "In spite of" is used to indicate a contrast or contradiction between the two parts of the sentence.
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