Question

Rewrite the sentences in the reported speech. Use the verbs in brackets.
1. " Hand in your essays before Friday," he said. (reminded)
2. "You broke the priter," Ann said to Steve. (accused)
3. "I didn't take your library card," Sue said. (denied)
4. "Let's go to the theatre," Ben said. (suggested)
5. "I'm sorry I lied to you," he said. (apologised)

Answer 1

1 He reminded us to hand in our essays before Friday.
2 Ann accused Steve that he had broken the printer.
Или
Ann accused Steve of having broken the printer.
3 She denied that she had taken his library card.
Или
Sue denied having taken his library card.
4 Ben suggested going to the theatre.
5. He apologized that he had lied to her.
Или
He apologized for having lied to her.