Question

Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition:
____________ the company's high profits this year, the employees did not receive a bonus.

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

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

In spite of

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

Option A- Because of indicates a cause and its effect. 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-As is used to show reason. it is incorrect..