Despite her harsh criticism of the competition, the actress was at the ceremony to accept her award.
(A) Despite her harsh criticism of the competition- CORRECT
(B)Always harshly criticizing such competitions,- Changes the original intent. Hence Incorrect.
(C)Any competition was criticized, yet- Changes the original intent. Hence Incorrect.
(D) Saying thatall competitions should be harshly criticized,- Changes the original intent. Hence Incorrect.
(E) In spite of criticizing all such competitions
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(A) Despite her harsh criticism of the competition- CORRECT
(B)Always harshly criticizing such competitions,- Changes the original intent. Hence Incorrect.
(C)Any competition was criticized, yet- Changes the original intent. Hence Incorrect.
(D) Saying thatall competitions should be harshly criticized,- Changes the original intent. Hence Incorrect.
(E) In spite of criticizing all such competitions
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