| Idx | 2314 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | reply |
| Sub Entry Number | 2 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | 'There's going to be a storm,' the captain replied me. |
| Correct Sentence | 'There's going to be a storm,' the captain replied. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | 'There's going to be a storm,' the captain [[replied me]]. |
| Cloze Sentence | 'There's going to be a storm,' the captain [[replied]]. |
| Cloze Answer | replied |
| Choices | replied me | replied |
| 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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