Direct v Indirect Speech
Quiz
Rewrite the sentences using 'should', 'ought to' and 'must' for advice in indirect speech. Drop the relative 'that' if possible.
'You really should apologise to David,' his sister said.
David's sister advised us ...... .
'You ought to keep your mouths shut about all this,' T.J. said.
T.J. warned us ...... .
'You ought to stop smoking, Helen,' said Clara.
Clara urged Helen ...... .
Paul said, 'He ought to make the arrangements as soon as possible.'
Paul advised Martin ...... .
Peter said, 'You should study this week.'
Peter advised us ...... .
'You must be careful when lifting that heavy ball,' the tenant said.
The tenant urged us ...... .
The priest said, 'You must watch your mouth, Frank.'
The priest warned me ...... .
'We simply must see that new Will Smith film this week,' Laura said.
Laura urged them ...... .
'You should have a day off tomorrow, Dave,' Paula said.
Paula advised me ...... .
'They should not take the exam so lightly,' Ruth said.
Ruth warned them ...... .