dhler wrote:
So the right option definitely won't contain a "that" as its beginning.
Although GMAT always puts "that" after a verb to introduce an objective clause, there may be one or two times when GMAT choose to omit "that" after the verb "say".
Hopes this helps.
Hi dhler.
Your answer is correct. This question does not require "that". However, I want to elaborate a bit. (It may help those who are still wondering about "that")
(1) "Say + That" vs "Say +
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