Direct v Indirect Speech
Quiz
Rewrite the sentences using indirect speech to express requests.
'What shall I put into this line, Mrs Handerson?' the new staff asked.
The new staff asked ...... .
'Who shall I turn to in case of problems?' the night workers inquired.
The night worker inquired ...... .
'Shall we hire some more staff, Mr Jackson?' the HR assistant asked.
The HR assistant asked ...... .
'Shall I make some more coffee?' the temp worker asked.
The temp workers asked ...... .
'Shall I stay with you or leave the room for a moment, Hannah?' Jessie inquired.
Jessie inquired ...... .
'Shall they make an omelette or pancakes?' my grandfather asked.
My grandfather asked ...... .
'Shall I try and sell the plasma TV at a high price, darling?' her husband asked.
Her husband asked ...... .
'Shall the new bellboy carry bags to the guests' rooms, Ms Kenneth?' the receptionist inquired.
The receptionist inquired ...... .
'How shall I make such a difficult decision, Mom?' Greg asked.
Greg asked ...... .
'Where shall we take the furniture?' the janitor inquired.
The janitor inquired ...... .