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posen
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 Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 5:17 am Post subject: despite |
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Hi,
I'm wondering if the following sentences are correct or acceptable.
(a) Despite having jumbo-sized bodies and mighty power, elephants are graceful vegetarians, not hunters.
(b) Despite jumbo-sized bodies and mighty power, elephants are graceful vegetarians, not hunters.
(c) Despite their jumbo-sized bodies and mighty power, elephants are graceful vegetarians, not hunters.
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IanT
Joined: 13 Sep 2012
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Location: Spain
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| Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:33 am Post subject: |
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A and C are definitely correct. "Despite" must be followed by a noun form, and the -ing form of the verb counts as a noun for this purpose.
B is also correct, sort of, but doesn't sound natural. Better with one of the words from A or C.
Hope helps,
Ian
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