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Concessive clauses
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steptong
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Concessive clauses
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�Although I have slept well, I am still tired. �
Which one of the following is the correct one for rephrasing the above sentence?
1) Despite sleeping well, I am still tired.
2) Despite having slept well, I am still tired. |
25 Dec 2011
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maryse pey�
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The 2nd one is ok. Despite HAVING SLEPT well, I am still tired. You are not sleeping at the moment you speak as the 1st sentence means. You slept, you woke up and after that you feel tired. 3 chronological actions in the good order. Hope this help. |
25 Dec 2011
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