DIRECTIONS: in the following question, a part of sentence is bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.
I tried to cane her, but of no purpose.

Options

A. A) for
B. B) with
C. C) to
D. D) No Improvement

Answer

C

Explanation

To little or no purpose : with little/no useful effect or result. Hence, to should be used.