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Reported speech

Turn into the reported speech.The pronoun 'that' must be omitted.<BR>

In questions 10 and 12 use 'if'.

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1. She said : ' I may arrive late. '

2. She told us : ' I will never forget your hospitality. '


3. She said : ' I have always loved chocolate. '

4. The solicitor insisted : ' It's a matter of great importance. '


5. He promised : ' I will be there as fast as I can. '

6. The police inspector stated : ' There is nothing we can do about it. '


7. Paul told Sally : ' I saw my cousin who asked me how you were. '


8. She told her brother : ' I can't understand why you're so nervous. '


9. She advised her friend : ' Wait and see what happens. '


10. Paul asked his friend Billy : ' Are you sure I'm not disturbing you?'


11. She shouted angrily at them : ' Give me a break! '

12. She asked her new neighbours : ' Are you settled in ? '


13. He told his son : ' Don't talk nonsense! '

14. She announced : ' We're going to move next year if all goes well. '


15. He complained : ' I haven't seen them since last Christmas. '