.............. the resistance offered by the culprit, he was arrested by the police.
Directions: In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space followed by four options. Select the <strong>MOST APPROPRIATE</strong> option to fill in the blank.
- A. Regarding
- B. Respecting
- C. Notwithstanding ✓
- D. Considering
Correct Answer: C. Notwithstanding
Explanation
'Notwithstanding' is a formal preposition meaning 'in spite of', accurately setting up the contrast between the culprit's resistance and his subsequent arrest.
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