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John Aki Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Grammar help please

Hi there,

Can you tell me which one is grammatical, please?

I noted down the word he said/saying.


Thanks

  

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'saying' alone can't function as a main verb - it needs a helping verb. I noted down the words he was saying. Or: I noted down the word he said.

— Persian Learner

  • 'saying' alone can't function as a main verb - it needs a helping verb.
  • I noted down the words he was saying.
  • Or: I noted down the word he said.
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'saying' alone can't function as a main verb - it needs a helping verb.

I noted down the words he was saying.

Or:

I noted down the word he

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