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Roky0071 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Present simple reporting verbs vs present continuous reporting verbs

As we know that we can use the reporting verb in the present simple in indirect speech if the report is of something, someone often says or repeats or if the original words still true or relevant at the time of reporting.

1. Sheila says they're closing the motorways tomorrow for repairs. Are they grammatically correct and express the same meaning If I rewrite the sentences like this "Sheila is saying they're closing the motorways tomorrow for repairs."?

2. Rupert says dogs shouldn't be allowed on the beach. Are they grammatically correct and express the same meaning if I rewrite the sentence like this "Rupert is saying dogs shouldn't be allowed on the beach."?
  

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roky0071 Are they grammatically correct and express the same meaning Are they grammatically correct and do they express the same meaning ... They are correct. The progressive aspect usually suggests limited duration.

— Fivejedjon

  • roky0071 Are they grammatically correct and express the same meaning Are they grammatically correct and do they express the same meaning ...
  • They are correct.
  • The progressive aspect usually suggests limited duration.
  • The slight suggestion with 'Sheila is saying' is that she may not go on saying this.
  • This casts some doubt on the accuracy of her words.
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roky0071 Are they grammatically correct and express the same meaning
Are they grammatically correct and do they express the same meaning ... ?

They are correct. The progressive aspect usually suggests limited duration. The slight suggestion with 'Sheila is saying' is that she may not go on saying this. This casts some doubt on the accuracy of h
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