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Niue Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

• although vs. despite

Hi!
Would you please take a look at the following four sentences?

1A. Although saving money for a long time, Tim said he could not afford to purchase a new house.
1B. Despite saving money for a long time, Tim said he could not afford to purchase a new house.
2A. Although having saved money for a long time, Tim said he could not afford to purchase a new house.
2B. Despite having saved money for a long time, Tim said he could not afford to purchase a new house.

Which one do you think is best?
Which one do you think is worst?
What do you think about the rest?

Thanks in advance.
  

Top answer

Hi, Would you please take a look at the following four sentences? 1A. Although saving money for a long time, Tim said he could not afford to purchase a new house.

— Clive

  • Hi, Would you please take a look at the following four sentences?
  • 1A.
  • Although saving money for a long time, Tim said he could not afford to purchase a new house.
  • 1B.
  • Despite saving money for a long time, Tim said he could not afford to purchase a new house.
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Hi,

Would you please take a look at the following four sentences?

1A. Although saving money for a long time, Tim said he could not afford to purchase a new house.
1B. Despite saving money for a long time, Tim said he could not afford to purchase a new house.
2A. Although having saved money for a long time, Tim said
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