26. Direct speech
I won’t go
Reported speech
He said that he wouldn’t go
Reporting verb
He refused to go
27. Sorry I’m late. The teacher …
The teacher apologized for being late.
I didn’t break the vase! Jane …
Jane denied breaking the vase.
I’ll love you for ever. The bride …
The bride promised to love him for ever.
Don’t walk on your own at night. The
policeman…
The policeman warned her not to walk on her
own at night.
28. Would you like to come to a concert? Mark…
Mark invited Miriam to come to a concert.
I was sorry I hadn’t bought the jacket. I…
I regretted not buying the jacket.
You ate all the biscuits. She…
She accused him of eating all the biscuits.
We’ll kill you if you don’t give us the money. The
robbers…
The robbers threathened to kill me if I didn’t
give them the money.
29. I won’t eat the cabbage! The little girl …
The little girl refused to eat the cabbage.
Remember to bring your dictionary to class. The
teacher …
The teacher reminded them to bring their
dictionaries to class.
I broke the window. The boy …
The boy admitted breaking the window.
I’ll help you with your case. A young man…
A young man offered to help me with my
case.
30. I think you should go to the doctor. His friend…
His friend advised him to go to the doctor.
Let’s go to a Chinese restaurant tonight. Anya …
Anya suggested going to a Chinese restaurant.
I’m going to pay for the drinks- it’s my turn. My
brother …
My brother insisted on paying for the drinks.
You must see the Tower of London! He …
He recommended seeing the Tower of London.