speak softly on the phone

[Jiayun]

Hi all,

Can I say "She lied on a sofa and spoke softly to her boy friend on the phone"? I think it sounds a bit strange, or should I use by phone? Thanks!

JY

 

[Rover_KE]

'She lay on a sofa and spoke softly to her boyfriend on the phone' is just fine.

Rover

 

[billmcd]

'She lay on a sofa and spoke softly to her boyfriend on the phone' is just fine.

Rover

Maybe she was lying to her boyfriend. ;-)