Direct v Indirect Speech
Quiz
Rewrite the sentences using indirect speech. Drop the relative 'that' if possible.
Chris mentioned, 'His brand new car was stolen last Monday.'
Chris mentioned ...... .
Jack said, 'I'm unaware of such tedious activities here.'
Jack said ...... .
The singer thought, 'I'm going on a tour this week.'
The singer thought ...... .
Greg answered, 'My full name is Gregory.'
Greg answered ...... .
The judge mentioned, 'I have never believed a single word you said, Thomas.'
The judge mentioned ...... .
Andrea mentioned, 'I didn't work last weekend.'
Andrea mentioned ...... .
Margaret told me, 'I would like to see you in my office tomorrow, Patrick.'
Margaret told me ...... .
Jason said, 'I've got loads of free time today.'
Jason said ...... .
Little Meggie told us, 'I can cycle really well.'
Little Meggie told us ...... .
The technician said, 'I can't repair your broken TV set anymore.'
The technician said ...... .