Learn · Sentences Reported Speech (Indirect Speech)
She told me that she liked the movie.
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She told me that she liked the movie.
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How to use in different contexts
Reporting Speech
She informed me of her enjoyment of the film.
Casual Conversation
She said she really liked the movie.
Formal Writing
She conveyed her appreciation for the motion picture.
Adding Detail
She told me that she liked the movie, especially the soundtrack.
Rephrased versions
Formal
She indicated her preference for the film.
Informal
She was into the movie, she said.
Simpler English
She said she liked the film.
Phrases to learn
told me that
Used to introduce reported speech.
liked the movie
Found the movie enjoyable.