Question

Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition:
__________ her fine clothes, everyone knows how poor she is.

• A. For all
• B. Due to
• C. Because of
• D. In spite of

Answer 1

The correct option is D In spite of

Option A- For all means despite or regardless of. It does not fulfill the meaning of the given sentence. Hence it is incorrect.

Option B- Due to means as a result of. This also does not fulfill the meaning of the given sentence. Hence it is incorrect.

Option C- Because of indicates a cause and its effect. It is incorrect.

Option D- In spite of is used to indicate contrast. The given sentence refers to the contrast in her situation. Hence 'in spite of' is the correct answer.