Correct option is C
Correct Sentence:
In spite of his repeated pleadings, the judge sent him to jail.
Structural Explanation:
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C. "In spite of" – This introduces the contrast or concession clause.
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A. "his repeated pleadings" – The subject of the dependent clause; completes the concession.
· Together,
C + A forms the dependent clause:
In spite of his repeated pleadings
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B. "the judge sent him" – Main clause: the core action.
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D. "to jail" – Completes the action in the main clause.
Grammatical Rule (Concession):
· Phrases like
"in spite of" are used to introduce something that contrasts with the main action.
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Structure:
In spite of + noun/gerund, followed by the main clause.
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Example:
In spite of his injuries, he finished the race.
Explanation of Options:
(a)
A, B, C, D – Incorrect. "his repeated pleadings" cannot begin the sentence meaningfully.
(b)
B, D, A, C – Incorrect. Disrupted logic and incorrect ordering of contrast.
(c)
C, A, B, D – Correct. Proper logical and grammatical order.
(d)
D, B, C, A – Incorrect. Starts with a phrase that cannot lead the sentence meaningfully.
Conclusion:
Option
(c) C, A, B, D correctly rearranges the sentence parts into a meaningful and grammatically accurate sentence.