Which of the following phrases should replace the phrase printed in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark “No correction required” as the answer.

The batch of mangoes, along with a few bananas, **were left on the counter overnight despite instructions to refrigerate them**.

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Which of the following phrases should replace the phrase printed in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark “No correction required” as the answer.

The batch of mangoes, along with a few bananas, **were left on the counter overnight despite instructions to refrigerate them**.

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**Solution:**

1. The subject of the sentence is "The batch of mangoes," which is singular because "batch" is a collective noun treated as singular.

2. Therefore, the verb should be singular: "was left" instead of "were left."

3. The phrase "despite instructions" is correct and concise. The use of "despite of" is incorrect; it should be just "despite."

4. Options (a) and (b) use incorrect verb forms "been instructed" and "being instructed" which do not fit the sentence structure.

5. Option (c) correctly uses singular verb "was left" and the phrase "despite instructions," making the sentence grammatically correct.

**Answer:** Option (c) "was left on the counter overnight despite instructions"

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