'I'm Christine,' she introduced herself. 'I'm George,' he replied/responded. Is there a difference?
9 99bottles Banned Joined Apr 11, 2018 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language Greek Home Country Greece Current Location Greece Oct 29, 2021 #1 'I'm Christine,' she introduced herself. 'I'm George,' he replied/responded. Is there a difference?
T Tarheel VIP Member Joined Jun 16, 2014 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Oct 30, 2021 #2 Yes, but it's not easy to explain. (Use "replied".) Last edited by a moderator: Oct 30, 2021
9 99bottles Banned Joined Apr 11, 2018 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language Greek Home Country Greece Current Location Greece Oct 30, 2021 #3 Tarheel said: Yes, but it's not easy to explain. (Use "replied".) Click to expand... Here is a general feeling my experience has given me. Tell me if I've got it right. -Answer: When the other speaker asks a question. -Reply: When the other speaker says something which may or may not be a question. -Respond: Usually in negative sentences. (e.g. 'There was no response.') Last edited by a moderator: Oct 30, 2021
Tarheel said: Yes, but it's not easy to explain. (Use "replied".) Click to expand... Here is a general feeling my experience has given me. Tell me if I've got it right. -Answer: When the other speaker asks a question. -Reply: When the other speaker says something which may or may not be a question. -Respond: Usually in negative sentences. (e.g. 'There was no response.')
T Tarheel VIP Member Joined Jun 16, 2014 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Oct 30, 2021 #4 Yep. Last edited by a moderator: Oct 30, 2021
