DIRECT AND INDIRECT SPEECH

1. Change the following sentences from direct into indirect speech: a) 1. What day is it? (I asked) 2. Who is that woman in black? (I asked my fiance) 3. It is still snowing. (The weather report I was reading said). 4. The repairs will cost 1 ml. $ (The investor told me). 5. Is your sister coming to see us this weekend? (I asked). 6. He wont pass his exams. (I bet Jane 10$ yesterday that). 7. Dont work yourself to death! (my sister advised me). 8. The judge will decide the case tomorrow (Jane rang and told me). 9. Im not coming with you and that is final! (Mary declared). 10. I intend to spend my declining years in the country-side (grandma said). 11. Deeds are better than words when people need help. (She said) 12. The causes of your disease are deep-seated. (The doctor said). 13. It is hard to define what has changed between us (I told my husband). 14. I defy you to prove I have cheated. (I told him). 15. He considers that the end of the article must be deleted. (I asked the editor why) 16. I admired his delicate handling of the situation as he was conducting the negotiations (I confessed her). 17. Does this new aircraft make tremendous demands on the pilot? (The specialists asked) 18. I depend on the train being on time. (he admitted). 19. The machine will not sell well because of the poor design (the retailer said). 20. We shall have to design a new curriculum for the third year (the newly elected dean said) 21. That was a clever little gadget (They thought) 22. Try to keep clear of trouble! (The lawyer instructed his client). 23. I wish I knew what they were really driving at! (She admitted). 24. Our new product has edged all its competitors out of the market (The General Manager declared). 25. The conference will bring about greater international cooperation (The PrimeMinister considered). b) He asked: 1. Where did you find this ugly dress? 2. When do you prefer to go shopping? 3. What is the shortest way to the Post Office? 4. What have you read lately? 5. How long will it take me to reach your place? 6. Didnt you know that their discussion turned into a bitter quarrel? 7. Where are you going to spend your week-end? 8. How many dishes have you cooked today? 9. Why did you refuse to go into details about this plan? 10. Shall I direct the letter to his business address, or to his home address?

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11. Is the meeting on Tuesday or on Wednesday? 12. Should I tell that to the police? 13. How can I get the dirt off the walls? 14. Shall I count on what Peter says? I know he is a liar! 15. How much money do you usually spend weekly? 16. For how long has the weather been so cold? 17. Where shall I be staying to night? 18. Which airport does the plane leave from? He said: 1. His future has not been determined yet but he may study medicine. 2. I detest people complaining. 3. There has been a further devaluation of the dollar. 4. A lot will depend on how she responds to the challenge. 5. Theyve rejected our proposal, so its back to the drawing-board. 6. The music festival is a new enterprise which we hope will become an annual event. 7. He runs for faster than his brother. 8. His paintings were deliberately flat, it was a part of his style. 9. I cannot forgive myself for not seeing my mother before I left. 10. Some dancing would ginger up the party. 11. Given goodwill on both sides I am sure we can reach agreement. 12. She disappeared and was never heard of again.