
The solution for exercise 6 in chapter 5c - Grammar in use of On Screen B1+ - Workbook & Grammar by Virginia Evans and Jenny Dooley
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.