Write these sentences in Reported Speech below using a verb from the box [Agree, apologize, ask(2), deny, encourage, persuaded, promise, refuse, suggest].
Remember that you do not need to report the original words exactly.
1.'We are going to lower taxes and reduce unemployment!' The government ………….
2. 'I really think you should apply for the job. You'd have a good chance of getting it.' She …………
3. 'No, I won't help you. Do it yourself!' He …………
4. 'Oh, okay, I'll go to the meeting.' She ………….
5. 'I didn't cause the accident. It wasn't me.' He ……………..
6. 'We are very sorry that we lost your application form.' They …………..
7. 'Why aren't there many poisonous snakes in Britain?' He ……………
8. 'Are you going to the lecture tomorrow?' She …………..
9. 'Why don't you have a day off? You could do with a rest.' She ………….
10. 'Please come to the theatre with me, Dan. I really think you'll enjoy it.' 'Oh, alright then, Claire.' Claire ………….
Answers & Comments
2. She encouraged me to apply for the job
3. He refused to help me.
4. She agreed to go to the meeting.
5. He denied causing the accident.
6. They apologized for the lost application form.
7. He asked why there were not so many poisonous snakes in Britain
8. She asked if I was going to the lecture the next day.
9. She suggested me to have a day off.
10. Claire persuaded me to go to the theater with her.