Reported Speech
‘I’ve bought some new jeans.’ She told me that she________ some new jeans.
had bought
I’ve given up ________ (try) to make Don smile – he’s so miserable!
trying
I don’t enjoy shopping in the .................. . It’s too busy!
sales
Fantastic news! I’ve been retired / sacked / promoted!
promoted
pay
payment
‘I’ll give you a lift.’ He said he ________ give me a lift.
would
I can’t believe you forgot ________ (post) that letter!
to post
That jacket is just the right size. It ________ you perfectly.
fits
My paintings are selling well since I applied / set up / worked a website.
set up
retire
retirement
‘Have you been to New York?’ She asked me if I ________ to New York.
had been
I love ________ (not / have) to write essays any more.
not having
The ________ had a lot of interesting new shops.
shopping mall
I think that people will have to resign / be sacked / retire when they are 70 in the future.
retire
lose
loss
‘I must be home by 6 p.m.’ He said he ________ be home by 6 p.m.
had to
You’re really good at ________ (write) stories.
writing
The jumper looked a bit small so I ________ in the shop.
tried it on
He doesn’t have regular / full-time / working hours. He often works in the evening.
regular
choose
choice
‘Don’t waste your money in that shop!’ The man told us ________ waste our money in that shop.
not to
My boss refuses ________ (give) me a pay rise. I’m going to resign.
to give
I’d like a ________ for this bag, please. I bought it last week and the zip broke today.
refund
Sasha’s in charge / responsible / boss for the training department.
responsible
agree
agreement