DIRECT/INDIRECT SPEECH

Task 1 "Direct/indirect speech"

My uncle in Chicago called and (said) that he was organizing a surprise party for my aunt's 60 birthday. He (asked) me if i could come to Chicago for the party. I (told) him that I would be happy to come. I (said) when it was. He (said) it was the last weekend in August.

Task 2 "Directions: Change the quoted speech to reported speech. Change the verb in quoted speech to a past form in reported speech if possible"

- Mary said, "I can't afford to buy a new car."
= Marry said (that) she couldn't afford to buy a new car
- Bianca said, "I can't afford to buy a new car."
= Bianca said (that) she couldn't afford to buy a new car
- Ms. Caroline said to me, "I want to see you in my office after your meeting with your supervisor."
= Ms. Caroline said to me (that) She wanted to see you in my office after I meeting with my supervisor

Task 3 "Direction: Complete the reported speech sentences. Use Formal verb forms."

- I said "I'll Carry the box up the stairs."
+ I said (that) I (would carried) the box up the stairs.
- Rio said to me, "I can teach you to drive!"
+ Rio said to me (that) he (could taught) me to drive