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He said that he liked ice cream.
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Narrator
He said that he liked ice cream.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Reporting Speech
He told me that he enjoys ice cream.
Summarizing Conversation
The conversation concluded with him stating his preference for ice cream.
Adding Detail
He said that he liked ice cream, especially chocolate.
Indirect Question
I asked him what he liked, and he said he liked ice cream.
Rephrased versions
Formal
He stated his fondness for ice cream.
Casual
He said he was into ice cream.
Simpler English
He likes ice cream.
Phrases to learn
liked ice cream
To have a positive feeling towards ice cream.
He said that
Used to report what someone said.