Question

Below there are some statements in quotation marks (“ ”). Report these statements using the pattern for
reported speech.
Example: John said, “I want some more milk.” — John said that he wanted some more milk.
John said “We are tired.” — John said that they were tired.
1. Mary said, “I want some more soup.”
2. Mr. Owens said, “I remember you.”
3. The mailman said, “There aren’t any letters.”
4. Dick said, “I have a new car.”
5. Mr. Wilson said, “I’m reading an interesting book

Answer 1

1. Mary said, “I want some more soup.”
• Mary said that she wants some more soup.
2. Mr. Owens said, “I remember you.”
• Mr. Owens said that he remembers you.
3. The mailman said, “There aren’t any letters.”
• The mailman said that there aren't any letters.
4. Dick said, “I have a new car.”
• Dick said that he has a new car.
5. Mr. Wilson said, “I’m reading an interesting book
• Mr. Wilson said that he's reading an interesting book.