Continue reporting each sentence, using only the number of words stated in brackets.
1. Do you think you could possibly tell me what the time is?
=>David asked me what the time was then. (five words)
2. Excuse me, but I wonder if you’d mind opening the window.
=>The man sitting next to me asked me (four word)
3. “You go down this street, turn left, then take the second turning on the right. The cinema is just down the street on the left.”
=>A passer-by told me how____________________________(five words)
4.”I want to know how much this bike cost. Can
you tell me?”
=>John asked how___________________________________(four words)
5.Look, don’t worry, I’ll help you if you like.
=>Sue said she______________________________(three words)
6. All right, I tell you what, the car’s yours for, let’s say $ 500.
=>The salesman said I could _________________________________ (five words)
7. I hope you don’t mind my saying this, but you’re being a bit silly, aren’t you?”
=>Peter told me I ________________________________ (five words)
