4.06 Being a Kid

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4.6.2 Words Explained

In fact

We use "in fact" when things are not what they look like.

  • My mother is a housewife now, but in fact she is a teacher.
  • Everybody thinks I am poor. In fact I am rich, but I don't tell anyone.
  • Joe is very big, but in fact he is not strong.
  • Everybody thought Jill is not smart. In fact she did her exam very well.