Direct v Indirect Speech
Quiz
Rewrite the sentences using indirect speech.
'Will they be there tomorrow?' the sergeant asked.
The sergeant asked ...... .
'Will you keep quiet!' the gunman shouted.
The gunman ordered ...... .
'Will you stand still for a moment!' the dressmaker shouted.
The dressmaker shouted ...... .
'Will you fill in these forms, please?' the assistant asked.
The assistant told ...... .
'Will you keep it a secret?' my sis asked.
My sis asked ...... .
'Will you jot down the note, please?' the chemistry professor asked.
The chemistry professor asked ...... .
'Will you come to the hearing today, Alan?' the attorney asked.
The attorney wanted to know ...... .
'Will you call him at once!' Andrew's sister shouted.
Andrew's sister ordered ...... .
'Will you keep me company?' the loner asked.
The loaner asked ...... .
'Will you help her get up?' my grandfather asked me.
My grandfather asked ...... .