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Tenacious Learner Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Is 'that' optional or necessary after the verb 'thought' in reported speech?
Hi teachers,
In the case of the verb 'thought' the conjunction 'that' is optional or necessary in Reported Speech?
Example:
Direct Speech: "This is the only house around for miles," he thought.
Reported Speech: He thought (that) that was the only house around for miles.
Thanks in advance.
In the case of the verb 'thought' the conjunction 'that' is optional or necessary in Reported Speech?
Example:
Direct Speech: "This is the only house around for miles," he thought.
Reported Speech: He thought (that) that was the only house around for miles.
Thanks in advance.
Top answer
Yes, it’s optional.
- Yes, it’s optional.
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