21. 'Okay, I'll collect David from school', said his father.
→ David' father promised
22. 'Please stay for a few more days.' she said to us.
→ She invited
23. 'We'll fight the ban on smoking in public places.', said the heavy smokers.
→ The heavy smokers threatened
24. "I imagine I'll see Olivia at the party.' said Tom
→ Tom hoped
25. 'Let me take the children into town.', he said
→He volunteered
26. 'It was nice of you to invite me to your birthday party. Thanks very much.' said Mike
to Jane.
→ Mike thanked
27. 'I must have made a mistake in the calculations.'
→Mr. Forest admitted
28. 'T'll definitely take you to the park on Sunday, children.'
→ Tom promised the ........
29. 'Perhaps we can go to Paris for the weekend.'
→ Neil suggested
30. I'm the greatest footballer of all time.' He said
→ He boasted
31. 'I hear you won the championship. Congratulations!' said Dane
→ Dane congratulated
32. 'I wish I'd asked for his name and address.' said Mary
→ Mary regretted
33. 'You've dirtied the floor, children.' said Mrs. Brown
→Mrs. Brown accused
34. 'You mustn't drink too much caffeine.' Marta said to me
→ Marta warned
35. 'I gave you my textbook last week. I insist,' Tom said to Mai
→Tom insisted
II. Change the following sentences into the reported speech, using the verbs in
brackets:
1. Jane said that she was sorry she dropped the jug.(apologise)
2.The policeman said that the thief stole the bicycle.(accuse)
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3.The thief said that he didn't take the bicycle.(deny)
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4.Tom said that he would drive Kate to the station.(insist)