Report the dialogue between a speaker and an audience member, by completing the sentence:
Speaker: Welcome to my presentation on the benefits of meditation. I hope you enjoyed it and learned something new. Do you have any questions or comments? Audience member: Yes, I have a comment. I think meditation is very helpful for reducing stress and improving mental health.
The speaker welcomed the audience to his/her presentation on the advantages of meditation. He/she hoped that they liked it and gained some new knowledge. The audience member said that he/she had a comment and _______ that meditation was very useful for lowering stress and enhancing mental well-being.
Answer as written by the student:
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The speaker welcomed the audience to his/her presentation on the advantages of meditation. He/she hoped that they liked it and gained some new knowledge. The audience member said that he/she had a comment and stated that meditation was very useful for lowering stress and enhancing mental well-being.
Step-by-step explanation of the answer: 🧠
- The first thing to notice is that the sentence is in the past tense , which means that the verb should also be in the past tense. 🕒
- The verb should also match the meaning and tone of the dialogue.
- The verb should also be appropriate for the context and the level of formality 🙅♂️
Therefore, we fill in the blank with stated . 🙆♂️
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