Common Mistakes : Fact

noun

.BAD: In my own country, Saudi Arabia, in fact the government faces many problems
.GOOD: In my own country, Saudi Arabia, the government faces many problems

.BAD: Is the operation really necessary? Well, in fact, if he doesn’t have it, he could die
.GOOD: Is the operation really necessary? Well, the fact is (that) if he doesn’t have it, he could die

.BAD: These advertisements are misleading. As a matter of fact, you have to pay for everything in the end
.GOOD: These advertisements are misleading. The fact is (that) you have to pay for everything in the end

.BAD: Even if you feel nervous, don’t show it. As a matter of fact, the horse will soon sense it if you are afraid
.GOOD: Even if you feel nervous, don’t show it. The fact is (that) the horse will soon sense it if you are afraid

.BAD: On the other hand, I agree to the fact that laws are necessary
.GOOD: On the other hand, I accept the fact that laws are necessary

.BAD: I agree with the fact that politics and ecology will never go hand in hand
.GOOD: I accept the fact that politics and ecology will never go hand in hand

: (… accept/appreciate the fact that … (NOT agree to/with the fact that
.I appreciate the fact that funds are limited