Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
Being ill, he came to work.
(1) He came to work and fell ill.
(2) Despite coming to work, he was ill.
(3) In spite of being ill, he came to work.
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
The phrase "Being ill" in the original sentence functions as a participial phrase. Participial phrases are often used to provide additional information about the subject of a sentence. In this case, "Being ill" describes the state or condition of the subject (he) at the time of the action (coming to work). It acts as an adjectival phrase modifying the subject. Participial phrases typically begin with a present participle (ending in -ing) or a past participle (usually ending in -ed or -en).
Therefore, the correct sentence: In spite of being ill, he came to work.
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