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They said that they were going to the park.
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They said that they were going to the park.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Reporting Speech
I heard them say they were going to the park.
Summarizing Events
Their plans for the afternoon involved a trip to the park.
Adding Detail
They said they were going to the park to have a picnic.
Speculating
I think they were going to the park, judging by their attire.
Rephrased versions
Formal
They indicated their intention to visit the park.
Casual
They were heading to the park, they said.
Simpler English
They said they'd go to the park.
Phrases to learn
going to the park
Intending to visit a park for leisure or recreation.
They said that
Used to report something someone said.