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correct usage of despite/although

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by debarshi7 » Sat Jun 28, 2008 7:15 am
pls help with the SC below, also what the hints for correct usage of despite/although




However much United States voters may agree that there is waste in government and that the government
as a whole spends beyond its means, it is difficult to find broad support for a movement toward a minimal state.
(A) However much United States voters may agree that
(B) Despite the agreement among United States voters to the fact
(C) Although United States voters agree
(D) Even though United States voters may agree
(E) There is agreement among United States voters that
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by loki.gmat » Sat Jun 28, 2008 8:11 am
i think we require a "that" bcoz of the presence of second "that". (and that the government ...................)
hence eliminate B C n D.

also we need a contrast here to comliment the second half of the sentence (it is difficult to find ....................).

hence IMO A.


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