Question

2522 1 I believe that every criminal, in spite of the circumstances, should be severely punished. I believe that every criminal, [[in spite]] of the circumstances, should be severely punished. regardless Use in spite of to introduce a fact that is in sharp contrast with another fact: 'In spite of all their money, they still aren't happy.'Use regardless of to emphasize that a particular fact does not change a course of action, even though it may be a difficulty: 'We're determined to have a holiday this year, regardless of how much it costs.'

Accepted Answer

spite ✗ I believe that every criminal, regardless of the circumstances, should be severely punished. I believe that every criminal, [[regardless]] of the circumstances, should be severely punished. regardless | in spite

Idx	2522
Keyword	spite
Sub Entry Number	1
Type of Sentence	✗
Error Sentence	I believe that every criminal, in spite of the circumstances, should be severely punished.
Correct Sentence	I believe that every criminal, regardless of the circumstances, should be severely punished.
Cloze Error Sentence	I believe that every criminal, [[in spite]] of the circumstances, should be severely punished.
Cloze Sentence	I believe that every criminal, [[regardless]] of the circumstances, should be severely punished.
Cloze Answer	regardless
Choices	regardless \| in spite
Explanation	Use in spite of to introduce a fact that is in sharp contrast with another fact: 'In spite of all their money, they still aren't happy.' Use regardless of to emphasize that a particular fact does not change a course of action, even though it may be a difficulty: 'We're determined to have a holiday this year, regardless of how much it costs.'

Spite I Criminal Circumstances Severely Punished Fact Introduce