Question

Replace the underlined word with the most suitable option:

Besides being the uncle of the child, Hugo was discovered to be his father.

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. Instead of
• C. Despite
• D. After

Answer 1

The correct option is B Instead of

Subordinate conjunction is a word that links a dependent clause to an independent clause. 'Besides' is used to show apart from. 'Instead of' is used to show 'in place of' something or someone. 'Despite' is used to show in spite of.

Thus, option B clearly replaces the word 'besides' hence option B is the correct answer.