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Mroziak Posted 3 years ago
Grammar

Despite/in spite of

Hello there,

I just want to ask whether the following sentences are correct. I know that in some cases it would sound better to use the alternative “although”, but still I want to know if these are grammatically correct:

  1. Despite/In spite of the truth being bitter, I'll always tell you what I think.
  2. Despite/In spite of the drought being terrible, we helped thousands of African farmers increase their corn yields.
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  4. Despite/In spite of me liking Mike, I can't stand his mother.
  5. Despite/In spite of my liking Mike, I can't stand his mother.
  6. Despite/In spite of liking Mike, I can't stand his mother.
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  8. Despite/In spite of my running fast, I couldn't keep up with them.
  9. Despite/In spite of me running fast, I couldn't keep up with them.
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  11. Despite/In spite of their being strong, we'll defeat them.
  12. Despite/In spite of them being strong, we'll defeat them.
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  14. Despite/In spite of it being, I'll do my best to help them.
  15. Despite/In spite of its being, I'll do my best to help them.

Thank you,

  

Top answer

Mroziak Hello there, I just want to ask whether the following sentences are correct. I know that in some cases it would sound better to use the alternative “ although” , but still I want to know if these are grammatically correct: OK. Just as long as you know that 'correct' doesn't necessarily mean 'good'.

— CalifJim

  • Mroziak Hello there, I just want to ask whether the following sentences are correct.
  • I know that in some cases it would sound better to use the alternative “ although” , but still I want to know if these are grammatically correct: OK.
  • Just as long as you know that 'correct' doesn't necessarily mean 'good'.
  • Despite/In spite of the truth being bitter , I'll always tell you what I think.
  • OK Despite/In spite of the drought being terrible , we helped thousands of African farmers increase their corn yields.
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Mroziak

Hello there,

I just want to ask whether the following sentences are correct. I know that in some cases it would sound better to use the alternative “although”, but still I want to know if these are grammatically correct: OK. Just as long as you know that 'correct' doesn't necessarily mean 'good'.

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