despite
instead of
inspite
although
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
The correct answer is: despite
The word “despite” means “in spite of.” In this sentence, it is used to show that the price situation is still worrisome even though there is strong growth in production.
The other options are incorrect because they do not convey the same meaning.
- The word “instead of” means “in place of.” In this sentence, it would imply that the price situation is not worrisome because there is strong growth in production.
- The word “inspite” is not a word in the English language.
- The word “although” means “even though.” In this sentence, it would imply that the price situation is not as worrisome as it could be because there is strong growth in production.