Which revision best eliminates wordiness? "In spite of the fact that it was raining, the game continued."

A Due to the fact that it rained, the game continued.

B Although it was raining, the game continued.

C Regardless of rain being a factor, the game continued on.

D Being the case that rain fell, the game continued.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

"Although" replaces the wordy "in spite of the fact that" while preserving the meaning.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which revision best eliminates wordiness? "In spite of the fact that it was raining, the game continued."" is Option B: Although it was raining, the game continued..

The other options — A) Due to the fact that it rained, the game continued., C) Regardless of rain being a factor, the game continued on., D) Being the case that rain fell, the game continued. — are incorrect for this English question. As explained above: "Although" replaces the wordy "in spite of the fact that" while preserving the meaning.

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Which revision best eliminates wordiness? "In spite of the fact that it was raining, the game continued."

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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