grammar · neutral

the fact that + S + V

Band 5-6speakingtask2

a phrase used to introduce a statement of fact; a noun phrase followed by a clause.

Examples

“The fact that he arrived on time surprised everyone.”

“I appreciate the fact that you told me the truth.”

“She denied the fact that she had seen him.”

Band 8 sentence

“The fact that urban planners failed to anticipate population growth contributed significantly to the city's current housing crisis.”

Collocations

  • acknowledge the fact that
  • accept the fact that
  • the simple fact that

Common mistakes

the fact of that→the fact that

in fact that + clause→the fact that + clause

Say it for a higher band

5in fact→6that→7+the fact that

Synonyms

the fact is that

Easily confused

the reason that + S + V

“The reason that she left early was because she felt sick.”

Related words

defining vs non-defining relative clauses (use of commas and that/which/who), who + Vthe + superlative + N + (that) + S + Veach of whom + V, which is why + S + VIndefinite pronouns + who/that + V (someone/anyone/anything + who/that)the majority of + N + who + Vthose who + V

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