| Idx | 2313 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | reply |
| Sub Entry Number | 2 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | He replied to me that he had grown up in a family of footballers. |
| Correct Sentence | He replied that he had grown up in a family of footballers. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | He replied [[to me]] that he had grown up in a family of footballers. |
| Cloze Sentence | He replied [[ ]] that he had grown up in a family of footballers. |
| Cloze Answer | _ |
| Choices | to me | _ |
| Explanation | When reply is used as a reporting verb, the 'listener' is not mentioned: ' "I'm sure you're right," George replied.' 'She replied that she was too busy.' |
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