Question

Rewrite the sentences in indirect speech. 6'I am trying to concentrate on my work, said John.7'He can't afford to buy a new house,' his mother said.8'If you want to smoke, you will have to go outside,' said the old lady.9'You really shouldn't spend so much money on silly things,' said his mother.

Answer 1

1. John said that he was trying to concentrate on his work.
2. His mother said that he couldn't afford to buy a new house.
3. The old lady said that if he wanted to smoke, he would have to go outside.
4. His mother said that he really shouldn't spend so much money on silly things.

Answer 2

6. John said that he was trying to concentrate on his work.
7. His mother said that he couldn't afford to buy a new house.
8. The old lady said that if he wanted to smoke, he would have to go outside.
9. His mother said that he really shouldn't spend so much money on silly things.