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Grammar
Backshifting in reported speech
She said (to Betty), “I hope you didn't place another stamp on the letter that it would not cover up the address.”
How can I say this sentence in reported speech?
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The original sentence is incorrect after "that". The correct part can be reported as "She said (that) she hoped Betty hadn't placed another stamp on the letter".
- The original sentence is incorrect after "that".
- The correct part can be reported as "She said (that) she hoped Betty hadn't placed another stamp on the letter".
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The original sentence is incorrect after "that". The correct part can be reported as "She said (that) she hoped Betty hadn't placed another stamp on the letter".
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Direct speech: "Betty, I hope you don't put so many stamps on the letter that they cover up the address."
Reported speech: She told Betty that she hoped she wouldn't put so many stamps on the letter that they covered up the address.
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