Anshul1223333 wrote:
is there a rule on 'despite' v/s 'despite the fact that' where the later is used as a dependent clause marker and the former is not.
Please clarify a bit here: is it a dependent+ independent clauseconstruction
"despite" needs to be followed by a NOUN.
"despite the fact that", as you said here, needs to be followed by a whole sentence (clause with a subject and verb).
The decision between these two just depends on which one you actuallyMEAN in context: Is something true
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