these1.
BAD: The present government doesn't care enough about the poorer sections of our society. Businessmen are encouraged to exploit workers and make huge profits. In spite of all these, I believe in the principles of free enterprise.
GOOD: The present government doesn't care enough about the poorer sections of our society. Businessmen are encouraged to exploit workers and make huge profits. In spite of all this, I believe in the principles of free enterprise.
Usage Note:To refer back to the points that you have just made, use
(all) this (NOT
(all) these ): 'In spite of all this, we managed to enjoy ourselves.' 'I find all this very confusing.'
2. See ONE 5 (
one)
[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Common Errors ▲