Which of the phrases given below the sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'E' as the answer.
He confidentially asked the crowd if they thought he was right and the crowd shouted that they did.
that he did
that they had
that he is
that he didn't
No correction required
Correct answer is E
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