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I thought it might be dangerous. vs He said this question could be asked.

The two phrases are not directly comparable as they convey different meanings. The first phrase expresses a personal thought about a potential danger, while the second phrase reports someone else's statement about a question. Both phrases are grammatically correct in their respective contexts.

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I thought it might be dangerous.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a personal thought or opinion about a potential danger.

This phrase is used to convey one's own thoughts or beliefs about a situation that could be risky or harmful.
  • When I first got here I thought it might be dangerous so I bought a knife to carry with. THERE was no need for it. People are very respectful In... more.
  • When I first got here I thought it might be dangerous so I bought a knife to carry with. THERE was no need for it. People are very respectful In... more.
  • ... 3 months now. I was born here but lived most my life in Chicago suburbs. When I first got here I thought it might be dangerous so I bought a knife to carry with.
  • When I first got here I thought it might be dangerous so I bought a knife to carry with. THERE was no need for it. People are very respectful. In general and do not  ...

He said this question could be asked.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to report someone else's statement or opinion about a question.

This phrase is used to convey what someone else has stated or expressed regarding a particular question or issue.

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