Single correct option
The flight was delayed ___ heavy fog over the airport.
- A. owing to
- B. because
- C. in spite of
- D. despite
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Answer: (A) owing to
'Owing to' is a prepositional phrase meaning 'because of' and is followed by a noun phrase (heavy fog). 'Because' needs a clause, and 'in spite of' and 'despite' give a contrast, which does not fit the cause-effect meaning. Prepositions are learnt in pairs with verbs and nouns, so revise common combinations rather than relying on guesswork during the examination.
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