Which sentence correctly uses ‘although’ with a full clause, rather than ‘despite’ which requires a noun or gerund?

Explanation

‘Although’ is a conjunction that must be followed by a full clause containing a subject and verb, as in ‘Although he was tired,’ while ‘despite’ is a preposition that must be followed by a noun or gerund, as in ‘despite his tiredness’ or ‘despite being tired,’ never by a full clause. Using ‘despite’ directly before a subject and verb, as in ‘despite he was tired,’ is a common and frequently tested error. Explore more English MCQs on mcqstutor to keep practicing.