"Change the channel to the news program, Tom," said Mr. Brown. → Mr. Brown asked Tom to change the channel to the news program.

It's a pity! This problem seems difficult for me. → I wish this problem weren't so difficult for me.

The wallet belongs to John. Lucy found the wallet in the garden. → The wallet that Lucy found in the garden belongs to John.

You began to help my son with his English last year. → You first started helping my son with his English last year.