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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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Being-how is it used
Hello,
Can someone explain how 'being' is used in this sentence and why: I couldn't sleep despite being tired.
Also can you tell me if this sentence is correct: I couldn't sleep despite I was tired. If this sentence is wrong please explain why.
Thank you for your help
Can someone explain how 'being' is used in this sentence and why: I couldn't sleep despite being tired.
Also can you tell me if this sentence is correct: I couldn't sleep despite I was tired. If this sentence is wrong please explain why.
Thank you for your help
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Anonymous Hello,Can someone explain how 'being' is used in this sentence and why: I couldn't sleep despite being tired. ). You can also use the expression "despite the fact that" .
- Anonymous Hello,Can someone explain how 'being' is used in this sentence and why: I couldn't sleep despite being tired.
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- You can also use the expression "despite the fact that" .
- Despite the rain (noun) , we played football.
- Anonymous Also can you tell me if this sentence is correct: I couldn't sleep despite I was tired.
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AnonymousHello,Can someone explain how 'being' is used in this sentence and why: I couldn't sleep despite being tired.Despite is a preposition and can be followed by a noun or a gerund (I couldn't sleep despite being tired.). You can also use the expression "despite the fact that".
Despite the rain (noun), we pla
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