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Reported Speech Transformation Exercises

Instructions: Rewrite each direct speech sentence as reported speech, using the verb and pattern given in brackets.
Type your answers, then check your work or view the correct answers. Answers are not case-sensitive for marking, but the correct format will be shown with a capital letter and full stop.

  1. The manager said, "Please submit your reports by Friday."
    (ask + object + infinitive)
  2. She said, "We need more suppliers for this project."
    (explain + that + clause)
  3. The CEO said, "Let's invest in new technology."
    (suggest + gerund)
  4. The accountant said, "You shouldn't cut corners on audits."
    (advise + object + infinitive)
  5. Tom said, "I'll join the marketing team."
    (agree + infinitive)
  6. The director said, "Why don't we hire more staff?"
    (propose + gerund)
  7. She said, "I can handle the negotiations."
    (offer + infinitive)
  8. The HR manager said, "Don't worry about the interview."
    (reassure + object + that + clause)
  9. The client said, "The invoice is incorrect."
    (claim + that + clause)
  10. Sam said, "I'll finish the presentation."
    (promise + infinitive)
  11. The supervisor said, "You must attend the meeting."
    (insist + that + clause)
  12. She said, "Let’s review the budget together."
    (suggest + gerund)
  13. John said, "I didn't approve the expenses."
    (deny + gerund)
  14. The mentor said, "Practice every day."
    (encourage + object + infinitive)
  15. Alice said, "I'm sorry for the mistake."
    (apologize + for + gerund)
  16. The manager said, "Be careful with customer data."
    (warn + object + to + infinitive)
  17. The board said, "We will increase salaries."
    (announce + that + clause)
  18. The consultant said, "Try using this software."
    (recommend + gerund)
  19. The trainer said, "Do not use your phone during class."
    (advise + object + not + infinitive)
  20. The intern said, "I'll arrive early tomorrow."
    (promise + infinitive)

Write your own sentences using those reporting verbs.