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telling that I was vs telling I was

Both phrases are not correct as they are missing a preposition. The correct phrase should be 'telling that I was' or 'telling that I was'. The preposition 'that' is necessary to introduce the clause following the verb 'telling'.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 625 views

telling that I was

This phrase is incorrect as it is missing the preposition 'that'.

The correct form should be 'telling that I was' where 'that' is used to introduce the clause following the verb 'telling'.
  • I spent in the Soviet Union no more than five or six weeks, and as a matter of fact at that time I never was telling that I was persecuted by them. On the contrary: ...
  • Looking back, it's really telling that I was obviously so embarrassed by — and uncomfortable with — my weak-willed decision that I didn't even attempt to reveal  ...
  • Sep 30, 2010 ... Andy: I was telling that... I was telling that. Stanley: How many paper supplies and ink cartridges to go with that? Ok, sure. Window treatment ...
  • Jul 30, 2015 ... He didn't want to talk with me and when I was trying to make conversations he was telling that I was nagging and he was leaving. The day that I ...

Alternatives:

  • telling that I was
  • saying that I was
  • mentioning that I was
  • explaining that I was
  • notifying that I was

telling I was

This phrase is incorrect as it is missing the preposition 'that'.

The correct form should be 'telling that I was' where 'that' is used to introduce the clause following the verb 'telling'.
  • I'm not sure who you were telling I was fat, you clearly have eyes, and the only other people present were me and my boyfriend. I assure you that despite your ...
  • Jun 14, 2012 ... Astonishing, incredible, perfected in its telling. I was moved to tears and couldn't stop reading. Just wow. Chris Bidwell Says: June 16th, 2012 at ...
  • ... after telling I was sexually active was enough,its hard for me because I come from a Christian upbringing I am scared to tell them more overwhelming news, ...
  • Aug 13, 2015 ... I'm not sure who you were telling I was fat, you clearly have eyes, and the only other people present were me and my boyfriend. I assure you ...

Alternatives:

  • telling that I was
  • saying that I was
  • mentioning that I was
  • explaining that I was
  • notifying that I was

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