IV. REPORTED/ INDIRECT SPEECH

           Change into reported speech

1. “My son is serving in the Army now,”  She said.

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2. “My brother will get married next month,”  James said.

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3. “I did not promise to send you a telegram,”  Tom said to me

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4. “I was on a business trip the whole day yesterday,”  Father said

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5. “The sun always rises in the East,”  said our teacher.

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6. “I didn’t steal your fur coat yesterday, ”  He said to me.

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7.” I can’t go to school today because I’m ill,” said Mike.

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8. “ This house was built last year.” She said.

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9. “I don’t go to school on Sundays,”  Ann says.

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10. “The library has just opened,”  They said.

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11. “ Are you going to visit your aunt tomorrow?” Tom said

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12. “Did you go to the English club last night?”  Tom said to Nga.

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13. “ Will we read the story?” Bill said to his teacher.

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14. “ Do you know Tom’s address?” John said to his friend

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15. “ Are there any letters today?”  Fred said to the postman.

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16. “Are you interested in this Language Center?”  Lan said to Nam.

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17. “Do you live here?”   Liz asked.

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18. “Can you show me the way to the State bank?”  The man said to the boy.

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19. “What can we do to help you?”  The boys said to the old woman.