Direct v Indirect Speech
Quiz
Rewrite the sentences using indirect speech to express requests.
'What shall I do about the problem, Mr Soyer?' the junior manager asked.
The junior manager asked Mr Soyer ...... .
'What number shall I call in case of emergency?' the helpline operator asked.
The helpline operator asked ...... .
'Shall we print a few more copies, madam?' the assistant inquired.
The assistant inquired ...... .
'Shall I prepare the documents for the presentation, Sir?' the PA asked.
The PA asked her boss ...... .
'Shall I close the door or leave it open?' my brother asked.
My brother asked me ...... .
'Shall he stay a little longer or go for lunch now?' the trainer inquired.
The trainer inquired ...... .
'Shall I purchase a new computer or keep the old one?' the invigilator asked.
The invigilator asked ...... .
'Shall she take the letters to the post office right away, Dr Bennet?' the receptionist inquired.
The receptionist inquired ...... .
'Where shall we put the heavy desk?' the movers asked.
The movers asked ...... .
'How shall I help my sister, Dad?' Doris inquired.
Doris inquired ...... .