Question

The expression in spite of is an example of a

a. compound preparation

b. conjunction

c. verbal phase

d. prepositional phrase of location

Answer 1

In spite of is an example of a preposition. It can be followed by either a noun or a noun-equivalent. The phrase 'in spite of' is used to say something happened although it could have been prevented.

This is why I would say D. is your answer.