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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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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.
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  • Apr 28, 2024 ... “Mom!” I chastised her; “you lied to Granny and Granddaddy!” “What?” she replied, confused and a little taken aback by my accusation. “No I ...
  • Oct 3, 2023 ... I sent my aunt a JackSucksAtLife meme and here's what she replied. Picture. r ...
  • Jun 22, 2023 ... But, when I asked an employee what to read for the month of June, here is what she replied: “There are too many to choose from, but here are ...
  • Jun 12, 2018 ... So I told her that Dany wanted to kill herself because she was raped and that's what she replied to me. What do you think guys is she right ...
  • “Do what?” she replied. “How do you smile with a headache?” I asked. “Oh, well, I figure it'll go away and why be down about it?” she replied. Right. “Why ...
  • "Yolanda are you fine?" Bluey asked, coming too. He helped her get up. "I stumbled on something I don't know what" she replied, looking around. "The water!" ...
  • "What?" she replied, standing up. "You should go. Really, it just shouldn't happen." I repeated. She rolled her eyes and starting to dress herself again. I ...
  • Nov 10, 2009 ... "So, what…" she replied. "You're going to write the same story over and over again?" * We were friends first. I think she expected me to ...

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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  • 2 days ago ... what did she reply when you told her she looked like Ethel Cain? ... She just said thk u haha. The whole pop up was lowkey as fuck, i was ...
  • Oct 4, 2015 ... What questions was she asked and what did she reply? Was there a suicide note or any other communication left by Fred? Did anyone questioned ...
  • Aug 25, 2024 ... What message did you send and what did she reply a month later?
  • Elie tells of meeting this same woman many years later in Paris. What important question did he ask her and what did she reply? He asked her if she's still ...
  • Aug 4, 2010 ... We told her that she clicked the wrong item for the kabob plate, and what did she reply? "Oh, it's the same thing." Really? So shouldn't the ...
  • Oct 29, 2024 ... What did she reply to that? Such a bizarre situation. Like. Reactions: 1. yogiessexdubs · Oct 29, 2024. That's the other thing, I'm ...
  • I sobered up enough to note how late it was, so I rushed home." What did she reply? "You liar!!", she said, "You were in the lab again and coming home you ...
  • What did she reply? I'm still laughing, by the way! Reply. Karen Moret Harrison says. September 16, 2011 at 6:35 am. Dead silence from the other stall. Which ...

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