Though without understanding a word of what is being said, savvy commu

Solution OA : B

Explanation:
C and D unnecessarily add ‘the person’. It is unclear to whom ‘the person’ refers.
A incorrectly adds ‘though’. B is shorter and simpler than E. Choice B is the correct
answer

MANHATTAN REVIEW OFFICIAL EXPLANATION:

C and D unnecessarily add ‘the person’. It is unclear to whom ‘the person’ refers. A incorrectly adds ‘though’. B is shorter and simpler than E. Choice B is the correct answer.

(B) Without understanding a word of what is being said, savvy communicators can follow a conversation in a foreign language by interpreting the tone of voice and body language.

Is it logical for savvy communicators to follow a conversation?
Shouldn't a savvy communicator follow a conversation?

Therefore, the answer should be E-

(E) In spite of not understanding a word of what is being said, a savvy communicator can follow a conversation in a foreign language by interpreting the tone of voice and body language.

Correct me If I am wrong.

can somebody please explain instead of savy communicators ....."a savy communicators" is better? also please explain why e is incorrect.

(A) Though without understanding a word of what is being said, savvy communicators
(B) Without understanding a word of what is being said, savvy communicators
(C) Even though the person has not understood a word of what is being said, a savvy communicator
(D) Even when the person has not understood a word that is being said, savvy communicators
(E) In spite of not understanding a word of what is being said, a savvy communicator

Option C & E are straight way out, as the subject talks about the plural (Communicators). So defining a person and relating that to Plural (Savvy Communicators) is incorrect.
Option A & E have unnecessary comparison word Though and In spite.
Option B sounds perfect! Group subject, no unnecessary comparison word.

Here isn't E a better choice because it provides the desired contrast? "Without" weakens the intended contrast between "not understanding" and "following a conversation"

Thanks.