in spite of

[Justin_Huang]

In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.
http://oald8.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/dictionary/in+spite+of#spite_1
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How could I know whether the narrator meant to say that his age is 'too young' or 'too old'?

If I want to make it clearer, which of the follows are correct?
(1) In spite of his young/old age, he still leads an active life.
(2) In spite of his age is young/old, he still leads an active life.
(3) In spite of the fact that his age is young/old, he still leads an active life.

Thanks!

[Joe Jr.]

I think 1st is correct.
Thanks. :)

[Beeesneees]

You don't need to change it at all. Use of the word 'still' clearly indicates that he is now old.
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[Justin_Huang]

Thank you, Beeesneees and Tarun Rawat.

Could you let me know your opinion on #2 and #3? Aren't they correct in grammar?
Thank you.

[Joe Jr.]

2#-In spite of his age is young/old, he still leads an active life.
In this sentence you must not use IS. Its too odd.
And I haven't got any clue about #3.Because I am also confused about the thumb rules of the English language(just like you Justin).
I am trying to skip the grammar part of the language as it is very vast(I don't suggest you to do so) so I read newspapers,listen to news in English,watch English movies with subtitles.
Thanks and regards,
Tarun.

[Beeesneees]

1) You cannot use 'still' with young, though you can use it with 'old'.
2) incorrect
3) sounds clumsy. Would not be phrased that way.
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