Reported speech
"I am the boss"
He/ she said that he /she was the boss
You're working too many hours. You __________ stay so late in the office every night.
shouldn't
If I _______ speak Chinese, I would go to Hong Kong
could
I can't understand this book. It's really _________.
confusing
I alwas try to do the right things. I am a man of _______.
principles
I can't drive
He/ she said that he/ she couldn't drive
I can't join you for lunch yet. I __________ finish this report first.
have to
If I ______ the money, I would buy a car.
had
When she received her daughter's call, she felt _______. There had been a fire at school.
relieved
life in the city can be very _______. I prefer the countryside.
stressful
I didn't go to the party
he/ she said that he/ she hadn't gone to the party
There's a very important meeting first thing in the morning. You __________ be late!
musn't/ can't
I wouldn't speak to her now if I _____ you.
were
I am so _______. I have so many things to do and not enough time!!!
overwhelmed/ stressed/ nervous
She felt _____ and confessed she was the responsible one.
guilty
Will I need a uniform?
He/ she asked if he/ she would need a uniform
I took the training, so I _________ go to the meeting.
don't need to/ don't have to
If I _____ near the office, I would save a lot of money.
lived
After many year of great work, the brand has built a great ______ in the market.
reputation
My son started this company. I am so ______ of him.
proud
Where have you been?
he/ she asked where I had been
You _______ to wear a uniform, but you can.
don't have to/ don't need to
If she ______ a problem, she would tell you
had
I thought the boss would forgive him, but he was _______ and fired his employee.
ruthless
At his job, he has to ______ with many difficult situations.
cope/ deal