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Whats wrong with C? Isn't A wordy? A and C maintained the same tense .
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I was going through the GMAT grammar book and it says
used In spite of/ Despite with noun phrase but both A and C it is using clause. I am confused so someone please explain.
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what is the source of the question?

the following link might help
https://www.elearnenglishlanguage.com/di ... iteof.html
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"Despite" can be used here, but not in that particular phrase. "Despite Justin having sprained his ankle early..." would work; "Despite Justin had sprained" does not.
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I agree why C is wrong. But doesn't In spite of also used with noun phrase where here it is followed by clause which is my confusion.
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Could this be one of those type of questions that GMAT won't test on since a quick google search of despite/in spite of yields many sites suggesting they are synonyms? :?:
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I agree why C is wrong. But doesn't In spite of also used with noun phrase where here it is followed by clause which is my confusion.

it can be used with noun phrase.

I drove very fast, despite her strong warning.
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Despite is a preposition. As per thumb rule, all prepositions have to be followed by nouns or noun phrases. Justin had sprained is a clause that can not legally follow despite. So, C is wrong
Dan,
Thanks for the explanation. But, how do you quickly identify that despite is a preposition at the first place. May be common words like and, of, by are acceptable. Do we have to memorize words or it will come over practice?
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"Despite" can be used here, but not in that particular phrase. "Despite Justin having sprained his ankle early..." would work; "Despite Justin had sprained" does not.
Can you pls let us know why it is wrong?
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Despite is a preposition. As per thumb rule, all prepositions have to be followed by nouns or noun phrases. Justin had sprained is a clause that can not legally follow despite. So, C is wrong
sir you know where people will cramp.so you post the alternate answer to the most vulnerable wrong option choice.hats off.:)
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