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    Question

    A sentence has been divided into four parts, one of

    which may contain an error. Identify that fragment and mark it as your answer. Mark (5) if the sentence contains no error.  Despite of mainly clear skies (1)/ during this period, the wind (2)/ conditions are insufficient to (3)/ disperse pollutants effectively (4) no error (5)
    A 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E no error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The phrase "Despite of" is incorrect. The correct phrase is "Despite" (without "of"). "Despite" is a preposition that does not require "of" after it. Corrected Sentence: Despite mainly clear skies during this period, the wind conditions are insufficient to disperse pollutants effectively.

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