Question
In the following question, a part of the sentence is
underlined. Below the sentence are three alternatives to the underlined part. Select the alternative that improves the sentence grammatically and contextually. If the sentence is correct as it is, select "No improvement." Despite working hard, he failed in clearing the exam .  ÂSolution
The phrase 'failed in clearing' is incorrect. The correct structure is 'failed to + verb' when expressing an inability to achieve something. Therefore, the sentence should read: 'Despite working hard, he failed to clear the exam.'
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