Question

    Fill in the blanks with appropriate words/phrases from

    the options. The report added that _________ successful vaccine development, COVID-19 continued to pose a substantial threat to health in the U.K. and globally.
    A desperate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B deposit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C depict Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D despite Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E describing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘despite’, which means ‘without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by’ is correct here. The report added that despite successful vaccine development, COVID-19 continued to pose a substantial threat to health in the U.K. and globally.

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