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She said that it was raining outside.

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Sentence

Narrator

She said that it was raining outside.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Reporting Speech

She reported that it was raining outside.

Describing a Scene

The scene opened with her saying it was raining outside.

Adding Detail to a Narrative

As she spoke, the rain intensified, confirming her statement that it was raining outside.

Indirect Quotation

She indicated that the weather was inclement.

Rephrased versions

Formal

She stated that precipitation was occurring outdoors.

Casual

She said it was pouring outside.

Simpler English

She said it was rainy outside.

Phrases to learn

said that

Used to report something someone said.

it was raining

Describes the weather condition.