U5 - Reported Speech
Alex explained that he had a wonderful dinner with his family _______ (this evening).
Alex explained that he had a wonderful dinner with his family that evening.
material presented in court to help find the truth
evidence
I _____ (see) that movie before.
I have seen that movie before.
Sarah told me that she had a busy schedule _______ (today/this day).
Sarah told me that she had a busy schedule that day.
a person who has been attacked, robbed, or killed
victim
She _____ (travel) to many countries in Europe.
She has traveled to many countries in Europe.
James informed that he would present the project updates _______ (tomorrow)
James informed that he would present the project updates the next day.
a formal meeting in a court with a judge and a jury
trial
They ______ (try) to find the hotel all evening.
They have been trying to find the hotel all evening.
Sarah said that she had an interview _______ (a week ago).
Sarah said that she had an interview a week before.
to officially admit a wrongdoing in court
plead guilty
They ______ (prepare) for the party for hours.
They have been preparing for the party for hours.
He said that we needed to leave _____ (now) if we wanted to catch the train.
He said that we needed to leave then if we wanted to catch the train.
a crime that is very similar to another one
copycat crime
She _____ (be) studying Spanish since 2017, now she is very fluent.
She has been studying Spanish since 2017, now she is very fluent.