![]() ![]() In spite of the dedicated effort, she failed.īoth despite and in spite of require a clause to show the flip of that as mentioned in the fact.īoth of the mentioned preposition expressions are synonymous to ‘notwithstanding’, ‘regardless of’, ‘even though’. Despite her dedicated effort, she failed. However, ‘of’ is a part of the expression ‘in spite of’ itself and not that of the clause following it. To spoil someone’s plans, as by delivering bad news, etc. Just like ‘despite’, ‘in spite of’ means without being prevented by. To rain on someone’s parade is to do something which diminishes their enjoyment, excitement, or enthusiasm. Dont tell me not to live Just sit and putter Lifes candy and the suns A ball of. ‘In spite of’ is another expression that reflects the contrast between two things. Dont Rain on My Parade Lyrics by Barbra Streisand from the A Star Is. Thus, the correct sentence is: Despite the rain, the parade went on uninterrupted which was followed by the President’s address and other formal festivities of the Republic Day. Rather, it should be directly followed by the time-dependent clause which tells about the fact. It is important to note that ‘despite’ should be not be followed by ‘of’. ![]() ‘Despite’ means without taking any notice of or being influenced by. It is most appropriate in the context of the given sentence. Thus, in simple words, the festivities continued without being influenced or hindered by the rain. The sentence talks the Republic Day celebrations going on uninterrupted, even though it was raining. ![]() In the given sentence, the error lies in part A where Despite of is an incorrect usage. I yearn for flowers that bend with the wind and rain. Let the rain kiss you, Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops, Let the rain sing you a lullaby. The correct answer is - Despite of the rain, the parade- the error lies in this part only. Do not fear the rain is only here to help you grow. ![]()
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