Is "Although" correctly used?

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The drain was badly choked. Two workmen arrived. They tried their best to clear the choke. Although they left after doing their best, the drain was still choked. They promised to come the next day as their working hours were over.

Is "Although" correctly used? If not, could you please explain why t is wrongly used? Are there other mistakes in the sentence?

Thanks.

BarbaraPA · Accepted Answer

This is a duplicate post of a thread started 7 minutes before this one. Please do not post the same question twice.

Tamguatlay · Answer

My apology, Barbara,

The double posting was unintentional. I realised it, but I was unable to erase the later post.

I suggest that the poster be given a grace of 10 minutes instead instead of, I believe, 5. I hope my suggestion is implemented.

Thanks.

Tamguatlay · Answer

Could someone please help?  Thanks.

Enoon · Answer

tamguatlayIs "Although" correctly used?

No. It says that the drain was still clogged in spite of the fact that they left without unclogging it, which is nonsense. You meant to say that the drain was still clogged after they tried their best to unclog it:

"The drain was badly clogged. Two workmen arrived. They tried their best to clear the blockage. Although they tried their best before leaving, the drain was still clogged. They promised to come the next day, as their working hours were over."

Is "Although" correctly used?

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