"Are you sorry for what you did" the mother asked the little boy.
=> The mother asked the little boy if he is sorry for what he did.
"How much do you think it will cost?" he said.
=> He asked me how much I think it will cost.
"What do you want for lunch today ,Peter?" Mary asked.
=> Mary asked Peter what he wants for lunch that day.
"Can I borrow your typewriter, Janet ?"asked Peter.
=> Peter asked Janet if he can borrow her typewriter.
"Why didn't I get a computer before?" thought the office manager.
=> The office manager thought about why didn't he/she get a computer before.
"You had better not lend him any more money ,Elizabeth "said John.
=> John told Elizabeth that she shouldn't lend him any more money.
"What do you like about your job" he asked.
=> He asked me what do I like about my job.