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A COMMON MISTAKE

“In spite the rain, we had fun.”

What's wrong? Choose the right one.

WHY in spite without of

It's always in spite of: in spite of the rain, in spite of this.

Not: In spite the rain, we had fun.

Say: In spite of the rain, we had fun.

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Questions where people make this mistake.

THE QUESTIONS
  1. It rained all day. ______, we had a lovely picnic.Despite this · In spite · Because of this
  2. ______ my grandparents live in a different country, we communicate every Sunday.In spite · However · Despite · Although
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  1. Despite thisnot In spite: in spite without ofnot Because of this: a reason or adding word where you need a contrast
  2. Althoughnot Despite: despite + a sentencenot However: however to join two halvesnot In spite: in spite without of