Question

Fill in: told/said/asked. How do we use these verbs in direct/reported speech?
1. “How can I get to the Arts Hall?” he ...... me.
2. He ......... us he would leave on Monday.
3. He ......... to Mary that Ann had left.
4. He ......... that he was going to be late.

Answer 1

1. “How can I get to the Arts Hall?” he ASKED me.

2. He TOLD us he would leave on Monday.

3. He SAID to Mary that Ann had left.

4. He SAID that he was going to be late.

Answer 2

1. Asked
2. Told
3. Said
4. Said