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Despite the fact that the Spaniards plundered most Incan cities in the sixteenth century, the ancient city of Machu Picchu went untouched until it was rediscovered nearly intact by archaeologists in 1911.
A. Despite the fact that the Spaniards plundered most Incan cities in the sixteenth century
B. Even though the Spaniards plundered in the sixteenth century most Incan cities,
C. Despite the fact that in the sixteenth century the Spaniards plundered most Incan cities
D. Although the Spaniards plundered most Incan cities during the sixteenth century
E. Although the Spaniards plundered most Incan cities that were in existence in the sixteenth century
A. Despite the fact that the Spaniards plundered most Incan cities in the sixteenth century
B. Even though the Spaniards plundered in the sixteenth century most Incan cities,
C. Despite the fact that in the sixteenth century the Spaniards plundered most Incan cities
D. Although the Spaniards plundered most Incan cities during the sixteenth century
E. Although the Spaniards plundered most Incan cities that were in existence in the sixteenth century
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in spite of / despite / although
In spite of, despite and although are all used to show a contrast but there are differences in the structures used with them.
In spite of / despite
After in spite of and despite we use a noun or a pronoun.
We enjoyed our camping holiday in spite of the rain.
Despite the pain in his leg he completed the marathon.
Despite having all the necessary qualifications, they didn’t offer me the job.
Remember that the gerund (‘-ing’ form) is the ‘noun’ form of a verb.
The only difference between in spite of and despite is the ‘of’.
Despite of the bad weather, there was a large crowd at the match. - Incorrect
Although
After although we use a subject and a verb.
We enjoyed our camping holiday although it rained every day.
Although he worked very hard, he didn’t manage to pass the exam.
The holiday was great although the hotel wasn’t very nice.
We can use in spite of and despite with a subject and verb if we include the expression ‘the fact that’. - So choice C is wrong in original question.
In spite of the fact that he worked very hard, he didn’t manage to pass the exam.
Despite the fact that he worked very hard, he didn’t manage to pass the exam.
Even though
Even though is a slightly stronger form of although.
We decided to buy the house even though we didn’t really have enough money.
You keep making that stupid noise even though I’ve asked you to stop three times.
Like although, even though is followed by a subject and a verb.
Request other GC members to shade light on errors in original question choices in light of above.
Thanks.
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In spite of, despite and although are all used to show a contrast but there are differences in the structures used with them.
In spite of / despite
After in spite of and despite we use a noun or a pronoun.
We enjoyed our camping holiday in spite of the rain.
Despite the pain in his leg he completed the marathon.
Despite having all the necessary qualifications, they didn’t offer me the job.
Remember that the gerund (‘-ing’ form) is the ‘noun’ form of a verb.
The only difference between in spite of and despite is the ‘of’.
Despite of the bad weather, there was a large crowd at the match. - Incorrect
Although
After although we use a subject and a verb.
We enjoyed our camping holiday although it rained every day.
Although he worked very hard, he didn’t manage to pass the exam.
The holiday was great although the hotel wasn’t very nice.
We can use in spite of and despite with a subject and verb if we include the expression ‘the fact that’. - So choice C is wrong in original question.
In spite of the fact that he worked very hard, he didn’t manage to pass the exam.
Despite the fact that he worked very hard, he didn’t manage to pass the exam.
Even though
Even though is a slightly stronger form of although.
We decided to buy the house even though we didn’t really have enough money.
You keep making that stupid noise even though I’ve asked you to stop three times.
Like although, even though is followed by a subject and a verb.
Request other GC members to shade light on errors in original question choices in light of above.
Thanks.
broall egmat GMATNinja chetan2u VeritasKarishma daagh generis
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15 Aug 2018, 09:38
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+1 for D.
A. Despite the fact that the Spaniards plundered most Incan cities in the sixteenth century
B. Even though the Spaniards plundered in the sixteenth century most Incan cities,
C. Despite the fact that in the sixteenth century the Spaniards plundered most Incan cities
D. Although the Spaniards plundered most Incan cities during the sixteenth century --> Correct, rectifies diction error, concise and better style
E. Although the Spaniards plundered most Incan cities that were in existence in the sixteenth century
Hence, D.
A. Despite the fact that the Spaniards plundered most Incan cities in the sixteenth century
B. Even though the Spaniards plundered in the sixteenth century most Incan cities,
C. Despite the fact that in the sixteenth century the Spaniards plundered most Incan cities
D. Although the Spaniards plundered most Incan cities during the sixteenth century --> Correct, rectifies diction error, concise and better style
E. Although the Spaniards plundered most Incan cities that were in existence in the sixteenth century
Hence, D.
