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    Question

    The given sentence contains an error. Select the option that correctly rectifies the error.

    "Despite of the heavy rainfall, the match continued as

    planned without any interruptions."
    A Despite the heavy rainfall, the match continued as planned without any interruptions. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Despite of the heavy rainfall, the match was continued as planned without any interruptions. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Despite of the heavy rainfall, the match continue as planned without any interruptions. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D No improvement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The preposition despite is never used with the word "of" because it's already a single word that means "regardless of," "even though," or "notwithstanding". "continued" is the correct verb form here, and "was continued" is incorrect as it is passive and not needed. Hence, option 2 is incorrect. The whole sentence is in past tense, hence, 'continued' is correct instead of 'continue'.

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