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REPORTED SPEECH



rose95
Turkey

REPORTED SPEECH
 
The thief denied stealing the money.  or   The thief denied he had stolen the money.  Which one is correct? Or can we use both?

8 Apr 2010      





redcamarocruiser
United States

Both are correct.

8 Apr 2010     



rose95
Turkey

Thank you so much. I appreciate your help. Have a wonderful day:)

8 Apr 2010     



Lina Ladybird
Germany

@redcamaracruiser
 
I agree with you, but isn �t there a 3rd possibility?
 
The thief denied having stolen the money. 

8 Apr 2010     



mish.cz
Czech Republic

The option�The thief denied having stolen the money has the same meaning as The thief denied he had stolen the money.�Thus it seems better than�The thief denied stealing the money to me.�

8 Apr 2010     



yanogator
United States

Yes, all three are correct.
 
Bruce

8 Apr 2010     



yeldanevin2
Turkey

Both are correct!

9 Apr 2010