Direct v Indirect Speech
Quiz
Rewrite the sentences using indirect speech. Make sure you use 'whether' and the correct constructions after the reporting verbs and phrases given.
'Should I stay with you a little longer or leave right away?' Jennifer asked.
Jennifer wondered ...... .
'Shall I switch on or off the lights?' the maid asked.
The maid wanted to know ...... .
'Shall I tell her the whole story or just a part of it?' the story teller wondered.
The story teller wondered ...... .
'Should we make a stop now or after the next ten miles?' the guide inquired.
The guide inquired ...... .
'Should I speak French or German with the guests?' the hotel manager asked.
The hotel manager wondered ...... .
'Shall we sign the contract with Arnolds Ltd or Donnans Inc?' the manager inquired.
The manager inquired ...... .
'Should we lay off 200 or 2000 staff?' the HR manager asked.
The HR manager inquired ...... .
'Shall I come back again later or leave for good?' Sarah asked.
Sarah wanted to know ...... .
'Should we put off the meeting until tomorrow or Monday morning?' the COO asked.
The COO wanted to know ...... .
'Shall I buy them a puppy or a kitten?' the grandfather wondered.
The grandfather wondered ...... .