Direct v Indirect Speech
Quiz
Rewrite the sentences using indirect speech. Drop the relative 'that' if possible.
'You will go hiking with us on Saturday, Laura,' her father told her.
Her father forced ...... .
The victim told his attacker, 'Please, don't kill me, please.'
The victim begged ...... .
'Make sure you phone Dharma during the day, Martin,' the supervisor said.
The supervisor reminded ...... .
'All right, I will take the shift for you, Henry,' Greta said.
Greta agreed ...... .
The policewoman told the thief, 'I don't want you to get up to mischief in my district anymore.'
The policewoman warned ...... .
The accused said, 'I'd rather not say anything at this moment, Your Honour.'
The accused preferred ...... .
The desk jockey said, 'I'm praying for a more creative job.'
The desk jockey was hoping ...... .
The robber said, 'I want to speak to my lawyer immediately.'
The robber demanded ...... .
The debtor told his creditors, 'I will pay you back in full next week.'
The debtor promised ...... .
'I don't think I'll join you for the ride, guys,' Simon said.
Simon decided ...... .