Cover of the textbook On Screen B1+ - Workbook & Grammar

The key answer of exercise 6

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 5c - Grammar in use for the textbook On Screen B1+ - Workbook & Grammar with authors Virginia Evans and Jenny Dooley from Express Publishing

Question

Rewrite the text in Ex.1 in direct speech.

Answer

"I want to say a few words about the oil spill." Tom said to the reporters.

"How did the tanker capsize?" asked the reporters.

"I can't say for sure, but the company is trying its best to find out. The company is extremely sorry for the damage and they are doing everything they can to clean up the beaches." said Tom.