Element FORM: REPORTED STATEMENTS WITH 'SAY', PRONOUN SHIFT
SuperCat REPORTED SPEECH
SubCat reported speech
Lexical Range N/A
Level A2
Cando Can report statements using a reporting clause with 'say' + 'that-'clause, with a pronoun shift where relevant.
Corrected Learner Example My mother said that she can take us there. (Brazil; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2008; Portuguese; Pass)

The teacher said that we have to bring a notebook, a pencil and a rubber. (Spain; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2006; Spanish - European; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example
Comments N/A

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