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.
Answer:
The best way to paraphrase this excerpt is:
c. Britain has oppressed the colonists in many ways.
Explanation:
According to Thomas Paine in this excerpt, Britain was not only taxing the colonists. It was binding them in "all cases whatsoever", meaning Britain was trying its best to keep colonists under its control through several designs. In other words, Britain's government was oppressing the colonists in such a way that Paine felt it was comparable to slavery. Colonists had no freedom, no choice. As could be expected, such oppression led to rebellion.
