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Grammar and Linguistics > reporting verbs
reporting verbs
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rosanaingles
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reporting verbs
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Hi, I have a doubt that has to do with reported speech. Can you help me, please?
"I wrote to him yesterday" she said. (admit)
1. She admitted that she had written to him the previous day.
2. She admitted to have written to him the previous day.
3. She admitted having written to him the previous day.
I know that number 1 is correct, but is number 2 or 3 right?
Thanks in advance. |
28 Feb 2014
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kons
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Hi, As far as I know, the verb admit is followed by either that+a sentence or ing form, but not to +verb. So answers 1 and 2 are correct. I hope I �m to the point. Kons |
28 Feb 2014
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mohamedthabet
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Kons seems to be right, here �s a site that may help.
http://valenciaenglish.netfirms.com/reporting.htm |
28 Feb 2014
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yanogator
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Yes, 1 and 3 are correct. There is also the expression "admit to" + -ing, so another possibility is "She admitted to having written to him the previous day". Bruce |
28 Feb 2014
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kons
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yes, I meant 1 and 3. sorry about that. Kons |
28 Feb 2014
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aee.aee
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I agree with Bruce. In the third sentence it seems that there is "to" missing. She admitted to having written sounds much better. At least this is how I teach in the class.
Since I am not a native speaker, I would really like to hear native speakers� opinions. Is there any difference between Br.E. and Am. E.?
Thank you.
Mattea
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1 Mar 2014
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jannabanna
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As a native Brit. 1 and 3 are correct. In number 2 it should be:
She admitted to having written ......
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1 Mar 2014
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aee.aee
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Thank you for your comments. And Rosana thank you for an interesting question.
I enjoy this site.
Have a nice day all.
Mattea
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1 Mar 2014
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