Answer — Exercise 25
Additional exercises·English Grammar in Use
Question
Complete the sentences using reported speech.
Answer
- if she could speak to Paul; her (that) Paul had gone out; I didn’t know when he’d be back; (her) if/whether she wanted to leave a message; (that) she’d try again
- me (that) they had no record of a reservation in my name; (them) if/whether they had any rooms free anyway; (that) they were sorry; the hotel was full
- why we were visiting the country; him (that) we were on holiday; how long we intended to stay; where we would be staying during our visit
- (that) she’d phone us from the airport when she arrived / (that) she’ll phone us from the airport when she arrives; to come to the airport; she’d take the bus / she’ll take the bus
- what my job was; (me) how much I earned / what my job is; (me) how much I earn; him to mind his own business
- (that) he’d be at the restaurant at 7.30; (that) he knew where the restaurant was; him to phone me if there was a problem
- (that) you weren’t hungry; (that) you didn’t like bananas; me not to buy any