Directions: Which of the phrases given below should replace the word/phrase that is underlined in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, mark No correction required' as the answer.

Q:

Despite of working hard, Barcelona couldn't make it to the semi-final of the Champions League.

• 1
  Despite working hard
• 2
  In spite of working hard
• 3
  In spite working hard
• 4
  Both 1 and 2
• 5
  No correction required