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GATE 2020 ME (ME1) – Question 4

General Aptitude · Verbal Aptitude: Grammar and Vocabulary · 1 mark · Multiple choice

“I do not think you know the case well enough to have opinions. Having said that, I agree with your other point.” What does “having said that” mean in the given text?

  1. as opposed to what I have said
  2. despite what I have said
  3. in addition to what I have said
  4. contrary to what I have said

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Correct answer: (B) despite what I have said

Explanation

The speaker first challenges the listener’s knowledge, then concedes agreement with another point. “Having said that” introduces a qualification despite the preceding criticism, rather than a complete contradiction. **Answer: B.**