what she replied vs what did she reply

Both "what she replied" and "what did she reply" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "What she replied" is used in reported speech or indirect speech, while "what did she reply" is used in direct questions. They serve different purposes, but both are grammatical.

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Last updated: October 14, 2024 • 12928 views

what she replied

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in reported speech or indirect speech.

This phrase is used to refer to the response given by someone in the past, often in a narrative or when reporting what someone said.

Examples:

I asked her what she replied, and she said she couldn't remember.
He told me what she replied to his proposal.
Do you know what she replied when he asked her out?
Can you tell me what she replied to the invitation?
I wonder what she replied to his message.

what did she reply

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in direct questions to inquire about someone's response.

This phrase is used to directly ask about the response given by someone in the past.

Examples:

What did she reply when you asked her about the project?
Can you remember what she replied when you told her the news?
I wonder what she replied when he proposed to her.
What did she reply to your message?
Do you know what she replied to the email?

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