The following sentence has been divided into four parts. One part contains a grammatical error. Identify the part with the error and select the option that rectifies it.
(A) Despite he was exhausted (B) from the long journey, (C) he decided to attend (D) the evening seminar and take notes.
Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation
Answer: (A) Although he was exhausted
Concept (Despite vs Although) के अनुसार 'despite' के बाद Noun या Gerund (क्रियावाचक संज्ञा) आता है, पूरा clause (subject + verb) नहीं। किसी clause के साथ विरोध दिखाने के लिए 'although' या 'though' प्रयुक्त होता है।
अतः 'Despite he was exhausted' के स्थान पर 'Although he was exhausted' होगा।
Examiner का trap: 'despite' के बाद पूरे clause को शुद्ध मान लेना ही इसका trap है।
Concept (Despite vs Although): 'despite' is followed by a noun or a gerund, not by a full clause (subject + verb). To show contrast with a clause, 'although' or 'though' is used.
So 'Despite he was exhausted' should be 'Although he was exhausted'.
✓ Correct sentence: Although he was exhausted from the long journey, he decided to attend the evening seminar and take notes.
Exam trap: accepting a full clause after 'despite'.
Source: DSSSB ASO 2026 · 23 Sep 2026 · Shift III। Solution: Prashant Sir, Ramban।Source: DSSSB ASO 2026 · 23 Sep 2026 · Shift III. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Ramban.