English grammar – Spot the error (choose the part with an error or “No error”). Sentence: In spite of the difficulties / on the way / they enjoyed their / trip to Gangothri.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: No error.

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
The sentence uses a concessive prepositional phrase and a simple past main clause. The purpose is to test whether the concessive connector, agreement, and idiom are correctly used.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Concessive phrase: “In spite of the difficulties”.
  • Locative adverbial: “on the way”.
  • Main clause: “they enjoyed their trip to Gangothri.”


Concept / Approach:
“In spite of” must take a noun phrase object, which it does: “the difficulties.” The remainder of the sentence is a straightforward declaration in past tense with correct subject–verb agreement and idiomatic expressions (“enjoyed their trip”).



Step-by-Step Solution:

Check connector: “In spite of” + NP is correct.Check modifiers: “on the way” is a valid adverbial phrase.Check main clause: “they enjoyed their trip …” is perfectly grammatical.


Verification / Alternative check:

An alternative is “Despite the difficulties on the way, they enjoyed their trip to Gangotri.” Both versions are acceptable; spelling of the place name may vary.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

No option contains a grammatical error; thus “No error.” is the correct choice.


Common Pitfalls:

Confusing “in spite of” with the conjunct “despite of” (incorrect); overcorrecting the perfectly fine structure.


Final Answer:
No error.

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