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Omar Ahmed Posted 9 years ago
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Despite or although
Find the mistake in the following sentence:
1- Tom, however working harder this term, still needs to put more work into mathematics.
My answer is:
1-Tom , although working harder this term, still needs to put more work into mathematics.
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2-Tom , despite working harder this term, still needs to put more work into mathematics.
I already know that "although" can be used in this way, but what about using "despite" or "in spite of" in this way? I am not a native speaker, so I do appreciate it if you give me an answer to my question.
1- Tom, however working harder this term, still needs to put more work into mathematics.
My answer is:
1-Tom , although working harder this term, still needs to put more work into mathematics.
OR
2-Tom , despite working harder this term, still needs to put more work into mathematics.
I already know that "although" can be used in this way, but what about using "despite" or "in spite of" in this way? I am not a native speaker, so I do appreciate it if you give me an answer to my question.
Top answer
essam gaweesh I already know that "although" can be used in this way, but what about using "despite" or "in spite of" in this way? Of those choices, 'despite' is the best. 'although' is a little awkward when followed by a participle clause.
- essam gaweesh I already know that "although" can be used in this way, but what about using "despite" or "in spite of" in this way?
- Of those choices, 'despite' is the best.
- 'although' is a little awkward when followed by a participle clause.
- 'in spite of' is OK.
- CJ
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essam gaweeshI already know that "although" can be used in this way, but what about using "despite" or "in spite of" in this way?Of those choices, 'despite' is the best. 'although' is a little awkward when followed by a participle clause. 'in spite of' is OK.
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CJ
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