Reported Speech
And, But, So, Or
Could, May, Might. Perhaps
100

A) They want to visit tomorrow.

B) What did he say?

He said (that) he wanted to visit tomorrow.

100

I like the music in the new movie, ___ I like the story.

and

100

I can't find my dictionary. Where could it be?

It could be...

It may be...

It might be...

200

A) Bill's arriving at 3:00.

B) What did she say?

She said (that) Bill was arriving at 3:00.

200

We like the color of his car, ___ we don't like the size.

but

200

John isn't here yet. Why is he late?

He could be...

He may be...

He might be...

300

A) You don't have to return the book today.

B) What did he say?

He said (that) I/you didn't have to return the book today.

300

The Millers have twins now, ___ they need to get a bigger car.

So

300

Where is the teacher?

Perhaps...

Maybe...

400

A) Betty isn't going to take more courses in the fall.

B) What did she say?

She said (that) Betty wasn't going to take more courses in the fall.

400

It's raining right now, ___ we won;t use the patio for lunch.

So

400

Are we leaving early?

Perhaps...

Maybe...

500

A) I need more sleep.

B) What did he say?

He said that he needed more sleep.

500

Do you want to have lunch at 11:00 a.m., ___ do you want to wait for noon?

OR

500

Why don't we have more free time to study?

It could be...

It may be... 

It might be...

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