Direct v Indirect Speech
Quiz
Rewrite the sentences using indirect speech. Drop the relative 'that' if possible.
The butcher told me, 'I don't sell rolls anymore.'
The butcher told me ...... .
Laura told Michael, 'I'm not going out with you today.'
Laura told Michael ...... .
The prince said, 'I won't marry an ordinary girl.'
The prince said ...... .
Some stranger in the street told me, 'I've found your wallet.'
Some stranger in the street told me ...... .
The merchant mentioned, 'I was returning from my journey in Finland last weekend when I lost track of my brother.'
The merchant mentioned ...... .
Henry's grandmother said, 'My son will live to be a hundred years old.'
Henry's grandmother said ...... .
The local carpenter thought, 'I've done enough work for today.'
The local carpenter thought ...... .
Veronica's husband thought, 'I may place another bet on the horse tomorrow.'
Veronica's husband thought ...... .
The CFO told me, 'You are going to get promoted by the end of the month.'
The CFO told me ...... .
The chauffeur said, 'You shouldn't stay here long.'
The chauffeur said ...... .