i'm pretty sure it's "had argued"
a participle is a verb used as an adjective
The way in which Faustus uses his powers is increasingly evil.
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Answer:
In spite of his hardwork he couldn't pass the test.
Even though Jane and Alan are neighbors they rarely sees each other