Question

Ex.1 Turn the following into reported speech1 “Clean the shop every morning.” the shop manager told me.

2 “Please, keep your coat in the cloakroom.” she told me.

3 “Don’t forget to keep the shelves tidy.” she told me.

4 “I’m sorry I didn’t follow the instructions.” (apologise)

5 “You should see a doctor right away.” (advise)

6 “I’ll look after your plants while you’re away.” (promise)

7 “Stay away from the cliff.” (warn)

8 “Would you like to go on a picnic with us?” (invite)

9 “No, I won’t lend you my bicycle.” (refuse)

10 “Let’s meet for lunch at the Bistro.” (suggest)

11 “I’ll call the police if you don’t turn down the music.” (threaten)

12 “Don’t forget to lock the kitchen door.” (remind)

13 “Could you tell us what’s on today’s menu?” (ask)

Answer 1

Find the reported forms below.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. The shop manager told me to clean the shop every morning.

2. She told me to keep my cloak in the cloakroom.

3. She told me not to forget to keep the shelves tidy.

4. He apologized for not following the instructions.

5. She advised him to see a doctor right away.

6. She promised to look after the plants while he was away.

7. He warned me to stay away from the cliff.

8. She invited him to go on a picnic with them.

9. She refused to lend him his bicycle.

10. He suggested that they meet for lunch at the Bistro.

11. He threatened to call the police if she did not turn down the music.

12. She reminded us not to forget to lock the kitchen door.

13. They asked her to tell them what was on today's menu.