Learn · Sentences Reported Speech (Indirect Speech)
He told me that he had worked hard to finish the assignment.
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Narrator
He told me that he had worked hard to finish the assignment.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Reporting Speech
He informed me that he had diligently worked to complete the assignment.
Summarizing Events
The assignment was finished after he put in a lot of effort.
Expressing Understanding
I understand he worked hard; completing that assignment must have been challenging.
Speculating
He probably worked hard because the assignment was due soon.
Rephrased versions
Formal
He stated that he had exerted considerable effort to finalize the assignment.
Casual
He said he'd busted his butt to get that assignment done.
Simpler English
He said he worked really hard to finish the homework.
Phrases to learn
worked hard
To exert significant effort and dedication.
finish the assignment
To complete the given task or project.