Although he studied hard, yet he failed his exams

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Tan Elaine

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Although he studied hard, yet he failed his exams.

Is 'yet' optional? Thanks.
 

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No, it's just wrong.

Either, "Although he studied hard he failed in his exams."
or, "He studied hard, yet he failed in his exams."
 

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No — it's wrong.

Use either 'although' or 'yet' — not both.

EDIT: Cross-posted with Roman.
 

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No, it's just wrong.

Either, "Although he studied hard he failed in his exams."
or, "He studied hard, yet he failed in his exams."

Can I exclude 'in'?
 

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Yes, you can omit it.
 
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