B is the answer. The subject is Joe and the simple predicate is admitted because that is what Joe did.
Answer:
1. Despite of their best efforts, they could not save her.
2. Although it was late, we went for a walk.
3. Despite studying hard, I could not score good marks.
4. Despite my objection, they went ahead with the plan.
5. Although my sister is younger than me, I have great respect for her.
6. Although they hadn’t invited me, I went to their party.
7. Although I invited him he didn't come.
8. Despite being rich and powerful, she leads a miserable life.
9. Although the traffic was bad, I reached my work on time.
The image on the tapestry Nicholas discovers in the lumber room becomes a symbol for the story's conflict between wildness and propriety, suggesting that Nicholas's wildness will triumph over the aunt's attempts to subdue him.
One good option is tetrameter.
