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Which sentence correctly uses "despite"?

A Despite he was tired, he continued working.
B Despite being tired, he continued working.
C Despite of being tired, he continued working.
D Despite that he was tired, he continued working.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

"Despite" is followed by a noun/gerund, not a clause. "Despite being tired" or "Despite his tiredness" are correct.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which sentence correctly uses "despite"?" is Option B: Despite being tired, he continued working..

The other options — A) Despite he was tired, he continued working., C) Despite of being tired, he continued working., D) Despite that he was tired, he continued working. — are incorrect for this English question. As explained above: "Despite" is followed by a noun/gerund, not a clause. "Despite being tired" or "Despite his tiredness" are correct.

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