Reported Speech 1
"I will have the ice-cream."
He said that he would have the ice-cream.
The doctor said, "You should get some rest."
She/He advised me to get some rest.
She advised people _____ (take) the test.
to take
To provide money for a project or program.
fund
To join a school, class, or club.
enroll
"We have finished with this lesson."
They said that they'd finished with that lesson.
"I won't do it again."
He promised not to do it again.
They promised ______ (increase) the budget.
to increase.
Say that something is not true.
deny
Time or day by which something must be done.
deadline
"I went to Sri Lanka last year."
She told me that she'd gone to Sri Lanka the year before.
"We didn't rob the bank."
They denied robbing the bank.
She refused ______ (accept) the offer.
to accept
Having knowledge or experience of something.
aware
To try to make an agreement by talking.
negotiate
"When did you hear the news?"
He asked me when I had heard the news.
"Take the SIM card out."
He/she instructed me to take the SIM card out.
The restaurant manager advised ________ (order)the special.
advised us/me to order
Ability to analyze information carefully and objectively.
critical thinking
disagreement or argument
conflict
"Have you enrolled in the school?"
They asked if I had enrolled in the school.
"I was driving over the speed limit, Officer."
He admitted that he had been driving over the speed limit.
He admitted driving over the speed limit.
We persuaded ________ (buy) a new car.
persuaded him/her to buy a new car.
Talking or doing things with other people.
interaction
Take full advantage of something.
make the most of