Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words:
In spite of the loud music, John soon managed to fall asleep
In spite of the loud music, John soon managed to fall asleep
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Correct Answer: Option E
Explanation:
Explanation:
"In spite of" means despite or even though, which indicates that John managed to fall asleep despite the loud music. The sentence expresses that the loud music did not prevent John from falling asleep.
Why the other options are incorrect:
A. the loud music soon helped John to fall asleep – This suggests that the loud music helped John sleep, which is the opposite of the original meaning.
B. John soon fell asleep as a result of the loud music – This implies that the loud music caused John to fall asleep, which is not the case here.
C. the loud music made John despise sleep – This is unrelated to the idea of John falling asleep despite the noise.
D. the loud music made John unable to fall asleep – This contradicts the original sentence, as John did fall asleep despite the loud music.
Explanation:
"In spite of" means despite or even though, which indicates that John managed to fall asleep despite the loud music. The sentence expresses that the loud music did not prevent John from falling asleep.
Why the other options are incorrect:
A. the loud music soon helped John to fall asleep – This suggests that the loud music helped John sleep, which is the opposite of the original meaning.
B. John soon fell asleep as a result of the loud music – This implies that the loud music caused John to fall asleep, which is not the case here.
C. the loud music made John despise sleep – This is unrelated to the idea of John falling asleep despite the noise.
D. the loud music made John unable to fall asleep – This contradicts the original sentence, as John did fall asleep despite the loud music.