Instructions. Complete the sentences. Apply the formal rules of indirect speech when necessary. Make changes in pronouns where necessary.
Example:
Arthur said, "I am tired."
Arthur said (that) he was tired.

Explanation page for rules of reported speech

1. My mother said, "I have to fix lunch."
   My mother said she _________________.

   
   
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2. Tom said, "I am going to study tonight."
   Tom said he _______________ tonight.

   
   
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3. He said, "Call me tonight."
   He asked me ____________ tonight.

   
   
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4. She asked us, "Are you hungry?"
   She asked us ______________.

   
   
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5. Susan said, "Can I borrow your pen?"
   Susan asked me ___________________.

   
   
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6. Nathan asked, "Is dinner ready yet?"
   Nathan wants to know ________________.

   
   
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7. "Do you live here?" she asked.
   She asked me ________________.

   
   
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8. "Did you do the homework?" the teacher asked Bill.
   The teacher asked Bill _____________________.

   
   
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9. Bill said to Rita, "Will you marry me?"
   Bill asked Rita ________________.

   
   
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10. He asked the hotel manager, "What time does the restaurant open?"
    He asked the hotel manager ________________.

    
    
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11. Mark said, "I don't have a laptop."
    Mark told me _________________.

    
    
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12. "I should clean my kitchen," Mrs. Carlson said.
    Mrs. Carlson said ____________.

    
    
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13. "I am busy right now," Paul said.
    Paul told me ____________ right now.

    
    
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14. "I'm coming to the meeting," Ben said.
    Ben said ________________.

    
    
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15. Donna said, "I might be late tomorrow."
    Donna said ____________ tomorrow.

    
    
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16. "I had my car serviced," Mr. Barnes said.
    Mr. Barnes told me _______________.

    
    
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