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"I will handle the presentation next week, but I need more time to prepare" She said
Use "promise" and "explain" for the reported speech
She promised that she would handle the presentation next week, but explained that she needed more time to prepare
Where's the origin of the Olympic Games?
Greece
Antonella admitted to always love her first dog
"I'll always love my first dog" Antonella said
She asked if it was true that in Denmark people give each other funny or anonymous poems on Valentine's day
Yes, in Denmark it's common to exchange "gaekkebrev" which are funny or anonymous poems, instead of traditional cards
"I'll never let go, Jack. I'll never let go"
Titanic
"The client wasn't satisfied with our proposal, and we need to check it" Ryan said
Use "admit" and "mention" for the reported speech
Ryan admitted that the client hadn't been satisfied with their proposal and mentioned that they needed to check it
Which country invented Tea?
China
Hannah suggested I should get a mechanic to look at the car
"You should get a mechanic to look at your car" Hannah said
He wondered why people in South Africa pin the name of their crush on their sleeve during Valentine’s Day
In South Africa, it’s a tradition for women to pin the name of their love interest on their sleeve, a custom thought to originate from the ancient Roman festival Lupercalia
"I love you three thousand"
Avengers: Endgame
"You might want to consider skipping this part of the project to save time" Allison said
Use "sugest" for the reported speech
Allison suggested that we might want to consider skipping that part of the project to save time
How many Pyramids of Giza were made?
3
Dr. Park claimed the exam will be next week
"The exam will be next week" Dr. Park said
She inquired why couples in Wales exchange handcrafted wooden spoons as a symbol of love
In Wales, it’s traditional for lovers to give each other “lovespoons,” which are intricately carved wooden spoons that symbolize commitment and affection
"You have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love, I love, I love you"
Pride and Prejudice
"I didn't expect the meeting to last so long; I missed another important appointment" Diego said
Use "complain" and "admit" for the reported speech
Diego complained that he hadn't expected the meeting to last so long, and admitted that he missed another important appointment
Who wrote the Colombian national anthem?
José Domingo Torres and José Rozo Contreras
Susana said she couldn't remember my cat's name
"I can't remember your cat's name" Susana said
He asked how Japanese women express their romantic feelings on Valentine's Day and why it's different from other countries
In Japan, it's customary for women to give "giri-choco" (obligation chocolates) to male colleagues and "honmei-choco" (true love chocolates) to their romantic interest, with men reciprocating a month later on White Day
"I love you. I'm just not in love with you"
La La Land
"We need to implement these changes quickly to meet the deadline" Lyla said
Use "explain" for the reported speech
Lyla explained that that they needed to implement those changes quickly to meet the deadline
Which country consumes the most chocolate per head?
Switzerland
Charlie promised to call her dad when she gets home
"I'll call you when I get home" Charlie said
She questioned what the significance of the 'kissing bridge' tradition in Slovakia is and how it is observed
In Slovakia, couples visit a ‘kissing bridge’ on May 1st, where they kiss under a cherry blossom tree. This tradition is believed to bring happiness and strength to the relationship.
"No matter how many times I am reborn, I will always find you"
Alchemy of Souls