in this sentence, how do you analyse the correct form and meaning of the verb "speculated"? The police speculated that the young elk might have been disoriented.... I thought it was intransitive, but now I'm not sure...how does the "that" work in this sentence? Thank you very much.

What's the correct form of this verb, "speculated"?

English Language & Usage Asked on October 4, 2021

in this sentence, how do you analyse the correct form and meaning of the verb "speculated"?

I thought it was intransitive, but now I’m not sure…how does the "that" work in this sentence? Thank you very much.

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