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Match each sentence in direct speech (a-e) with its summarized version in
reported speech (1-5).
a) 'Look, sorry about this, but I'm afraid I'm going to be a bit late.'...........
b) 'Actually I've no idea at all where I am!'
c) 'The thing is, I know it's silly but I've missed the bus.'
d)
'Anyway, I'll be back in next to no time.'
e) 'I did ring, you know, earlier in the evening.'
1 She said she would be back soon.
2
She said she had missed the bus.
3 She said she was going to be late.
She said she had already rung.
4
5 She said she didn't know where she was.
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