Question

------------ I don't agree with the man I am already to listen to him .

• A. despite
• B. through
• C. now that
• D. but

Answer 1

Answer:

A. despite

Prepositions of Contrast

• Prepositions like 'despite', 'in spite of', 'although', 'though', and 'even though' are used to show a contrast or contradiction between two ideas or clauses in a sentence.
• These words indicate that something happens or is true even though something else might make it seem unlikely.
• 'Despite' and 'in spite of' are prepositions and are typically followed by a noun, a pronoun, or a gerund (-ing form of a verb).
• 'Although', 'though', and 'even though' are conjunctions and are followed by a clause (subject + verb).

Usage Examples

• With 'Despite' (preposition):
  • Despite the heavy rain, we decided to go for a walk. (Noun: 'heavy rain')
  • Despite feeling tired, she completed the marathon. (Gerund: 'feeling tired')
  • Despite his age, he is very active. (Noun phrase: 'his age')
• With 'Although' (conjunction):
  • Although it was raining heavily, we decided to go for a walk. (Clause: 'it was raining heavily')
  • Although she felt tired, she completed the marathon. (Clause: 'she felt tired')
• Common Mistakes in Competitive Exams:
  • Using 'despite of' is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is either 'despite' or 'in spite of'.
  • Confusing prepositions with conjunctions. For instance, using 'despite' before a clause (subject + verb) instead of a noun or gerund.

Key Takeaway for Exams

• Pay close attention to the structure of the sentence following the blank. If it's a noun, pronoun, or gerund, 'despite' or 'in spite of' are likely correct. If it's a clause, 'although', 'though', or 'even though' are appropriate.
• Understanding these distinctions is crucial for answering questions on prepositions and conjunctions accurately in multiple-choice exams.