Question

Choose the most appropriate alternative from the options given below to complete the following sentence:

Despite several ______ the mission succeeded in its attempt to resolve the conflict.

• A. attempts
• B. setbacks
• C. meetings
• D. delegations

Answer 1

The correct option is B setbacks

Setbacks: Despite several setbacks the mission succeeded in its attempt to resolve the conflict.

The word 'Despite' indicates that there has to be a contrast in the sentence, use of the word 'Setbacks' in the blank indicates that despite many problems the mission was successful.