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She told me that she would go to the party if she had time.

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Sentence

Narrator

She told me that she would go to the party if she had time.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Reporting Speech

She informed me of her intention to attend the party, time permitting.

Summarizing Conversation

The main point of our conversation was her conditional attendance at the party.

Speculating on Actions

I think she'll go to the party if her schedule allows it.

Expressing Uncertainty

It's unclear whether she'll make it to the party; it depends on her availability.

Rephrased versions

Formal

She indicated that her attendance at the party was contingent upon her having sufficient time.

Casual

She said she'd go to the party if she had time.

Simpler English

She said maybe she'd go to the party if she wasn't busy.

Phrases to learn

if she had time

Expressing a condition dependent on available time.

go to the party

To attend a social gathering.