Question

Complete the following sentences using phrasal prepositions

1. ______ his hard work, he failed the test (By means of//Inspite of//Because of)

2. I am standing here ________ my colleagues.(on behalf of/instead of)

3. The trains arrived late _______ heavy rains.(because of/by means of)

4. _________ his own family,he has to support his brother’s.(In addition to//Instead

of//Inspite of)

5. I would like to have lemon juice _____ coffee.(in spite of//instead//instead of)​

Answer 1

Answer:

a. inspite of

b. on behalf of

c. because of

d. instead

e. in spite of