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I responded to the point that was mentioned by him.
I responded to the points that he mentioned.

I responded to the points that was stated by him.
I responded to the points that he stated.

Another question: I think I can't place stated and mentioned at the end of the sentence with an object, am I correct? But it sounded correct to me without checking the dictionary, do I really have to check or is it better to check the dictionary to make sure if the verb is transitive, intransitive or ambitransitive before using it?

Thank you!

AlpheccaStars · Accepted Answer

I responded to the point that was mentioned by him. (awkward)
I responded to the points that he mentioned. OK

I responded to the points that were stated by him.(awkward)
I responded to the points that he stated. OK

Mercyful_fateIs it better to check the dictionary to make sure if the verb is transitive, intransitive or ambitransitive before using it?

Yes, because some verbs are used without objects. They do not have the passive form.

Mercyful_fate · Answer

AlpheccaStarsI responded to the point that was mentioned by him. (awkward)I responded to the points that he mentioned. OKI responded to the points that were stated by him.(awkward)I responded to the points that he stated. OK
Mercyful_fateIs it better to check the dictionary to make sure if the verb is transitive, intransitive or ambitransitive before using it?
Yes, because some verbs are used without objects. They do not have the passive form.

The first sentences sounded awkward to me also, but I checked my dictionary and found out that Mention and State are transitive verbs and cannot be used without objects. So, what do you think about that?

AlpheccaStars · Answer

Mercyful_fateI checked my dictionary and found out that Mention and State are transitive verbs and cannot be used without objects. So, what do you think about that?

Hi Mercyful_fate;

That is true, and I interpret your question further. You are asking whether the verbs in your sentences have an object or not.

I responded to the points that he mentioned.
I responded to the points that he stated.

They do have direct objects - the relative pronoun that, which refers to the noun points.

He mentioned that (the points). He stated that (the points). I responded.

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