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Kartik Yadav Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Transformation of sentences

Question 1 -
She is very poor, but she does not complain
Answer - "Inspite of....." her being poor, she does not complain.

Question 2 -
The ship went down, yet the passengers were saved.
Answer - "Inspite of ...." the ship going down, the passengers were saved.

Are they alright or there are any better alternatives?
  

Top answer

In spite of is three words. I wouldn't use it in your sentences. My suggestions: Even though she is poor, she doesn't complain.

— Cool Breeze

  • In spite of is three words.
  • I wouldn't use it in your sentences.
  • My suggestions: Even though she is poor, she doesn't complain.
  • Even though the ship sank, the passengers were saved.
  • CB
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In spite of is three words. I wouldn't use it in your sentences. My suggestions:

Even though she is poor, she doesn't complain.
Even though the ship sank, the passengers were saved.

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Sorry, i did not mention that we have to start from "Inspite of..." in this question.
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In spite of the sinking of the ship, the passengers were saved.

Sounds better?

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In spite of being the ship went down the passengers were saved
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1. In spite of being poor, she does not complain.

2. In spite of the ship having gone down, the passengers were saved.

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