Each question is divided into four parts in which one part contains the error. Choose the incorrect part as your answer. If the sentence doesn’t contain any error, choose “No Error” as your answer choice.

Despite of (A)/ his busy schedule, (B)/ he manages to (C)/ spend time with his family (D)/ No Error (E).

Correct option is A

The incorrect part is (A).

Detailed Analysis

• The Error: "Despite of"
• The Rule: The word "Despite" is a preposition that functions on its own. It is never followed by the word "of." This is a frequent mistake caused by confusing it with the phrase "In spite of," which carries the exact same meaning but does require the "of."
• The Correction: Change it to either "Despite" or "In spite of."

Breakdown of Other Parts

• (B) his busy schedule: Correct. A standard noun phrase acting as the object of the preposition.
• (C) he manages to: Correct. The singular subject "he" matches the singular verb "manages."
• (D) spend time with his family: Correct. "Manage to" is correctly followed by the base verb "spend."

Comparison: Despite vs. In Spite Of

Both expressions are used to show contrast, but they cannot be mixed.