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The ghats (steps) located on the shore of the Ganges guided the pilgrim to the source of his salvation. He got off of his elephant and stepped down to the water's edge. Despite the fact that the Ganges is a river that is used as a washtub and a sewer, it is still revered as a baptistry. The pilgrim ignored the pollution. He believed that all his sin was instantly wiped away by means of a ritual bath.
Answer:
- Unneeded Verbs -
Another example of an unnecessary verb phrase is shown in our opening paragraph:
Despite the fact that the Ganges is a river that is used as a washtub and a sewer, it is still revered as a baptistry.
Simply delete the unnecessary phrase and enjoy the clear result:
Although the Ganges is used as a washtub and a sewer, it is still revered as a baptistry.
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