Note: Don’t use “recommend” or “suggest” with object
pronouns or infinitives. Add a “that – clause”.
 |
He suggested that I could
call a doctor. |
 |
He suggested me to call a
doctor. |
Exercise
1
(éksersais uán)
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 .