Note: Don’t use “recommend” or “suggest” with object pronouns or infinitives. Add a “that – clause”.

Correct

He suggested that I could call a doctor.
Incorrect

He suggested me to call a doctor.

Exercise 1
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Change the quoted speech to reported speech.

Use of said

1. Jim said, “I am sleepy”.
Jim said he was sleepy 

 2. Kate said, “I called a doctor”.

 3. Erick said, “I will go to the meeting”.

 4. Jean said, “I can’t afford to buy a new car.”

 Yes/No questions 

 5. He said, “Do you live in Lima – Peru?”

 6. I said, “Do you want to move in with me?”
.

Wh – questions 

 7. Bob said, “Where do you live?”

 8. He said, “Where is your apartment.”
.

Imperatives

9. Joe said, “Please come to my party.”
Joe invited me .

10. My teacher said, “I think you should take another English course.” My teacher advised me .

11. Mrs. Jacobson said, “You may use the phone.”
Mrs. Jacobson permitted me .

12. The doctor said, “Take a deep breath.”
The doctor told the patient .