Learn · Sentences Reported Speech (Indirect Speech)
They said that they were waiting for me.
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They said that they were waiting for me.
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How to use in different contexts
Reporting Speech
I was told that they were waiting for me.
Narrating an Event
The group stood there, and I heard them say they were waiting for me.
Expressing Surprise
They said they were waiting for me! I had no idea.
Adding Detail
They said that they were waiting for me at the bus stop.
Rephrased versions
Formal
They indicated that they were awaiting my arrival.
Casual
They said they were hanging out for me.
Simpler English
They were waiting for me.
Phrases to learn
waiting for me
Expecting my presence or arrival.
they said that
A reporting clause indicating indirect speech.