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He told me that he had been studying all day.
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He told me that he had been studying all day.
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How to use in different contexts
Reporting Speech
He informed me that he had dedicated the entire day to his studies.
Casual Conversation
He said he'd been hitting the books all day.
Formal Writing
He reported that he had engaged in continuous study throughout the day.
Adding Detail
He told me that he had been studying all day, preparing for his upcoming exams.
Rephrased versions
Formal
He informed me of his diligent study throughout the day.
Casual
He said he spent the whole day studying.
Simpler English
He told me he studied all day.
Phrases to learn
had been studying
Indicates an action that started in the past and continued for some time before another past action.
all day
The entire day.