Question
Directions: Each of the following sentences has word/words underlined. Identify which word class the underlined word/words belongs/belong to. He succeeded by dint of perseverance and sheer hard work.
NDA
General Ability
English
2026
NDA 2026 (Phase 1)
NDA General Ability Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. Conjunctival phrase
- B. Adjectival phrase
- C. Prepositional phrase
- D. Adverbial phrase
Answer
C. Prepositional phrase
Step-by-step solution
The underlined phrase "by dint of" means "by means of" or "because of". It is a compound preposition that establishes a relationship between the verb "succeeded" and the noun phrase "perseverance and sheer hard work". Therefore, it functions as a prepositional phrase. Answer: Prepositional phrase
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