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She said that she didn’t understand the question.
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She said that she didn’t understand the question.
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How to use in different contexts
Reporting Speech
She reported that she didn't understand the question.
Summarizing a Conversation
The main point of her response was that she didn't understand the question.
Expressing Confusion
She said she didn't understand, which left me confused.
Describing a Reaction
Her response was simply that she didn't understand the question.
Rephrased versions
Formal
She stated that the question was incomprehensible to her.
Casual
She said she didn't get the question.
Simpler English
She said she didn't know the answer.
Phrases to learn
didn't understand
Failed to comprehend or grasp the meaning of something.
the question
The query or inquiry being asked.