Even though it rained heavily, the children enjoyed the outing.

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Even though it rained heavily, the children enjoyed the outing

I have transformed the sentence as follows Is it correct?

Despite the fact that it was raining heavily, the children enjoyed the outing.

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Even though it rained heavily, the children enjoyed the outing

I have transformed the sentence as follows Is it correct?

Despite the fact that it was raining heavily, the children enjoyed the outing.

Thanks.

Yes.
 

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Thanks, Bhaisahab and Charliedeu.

I showed my friend the answer and he said that it should be
Despite the heavy rain, the children enjoyed the outing.

Is his sentence correct? Thanks.
 

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I showed my friend the answer and he said that it should be Despite the heavy rain, the children enjoyed the outing.

Is his sentence correct? Thanks.
The sentence is correct. Your friend's comment is not.
 
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