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E. Complete the sentences below with the correct form
of say or tell.

1. She me she didn’t enjoy the
party.
2. He , “We’ve been there before.”
3. I them I wasn’t satisfied with
their performance.
4. She to me, “I’m very glad that
I could finally meet you.”

5. She me a story about their old
town.
6. He , “You look tired today.”
7. “I didn’t hear what he said,” he
me.
8. “Tell me the time, please,” she
to me.
9. They me they were going to
a party.
10. I the new neighbours my phone
number.
11. I I wanted to buy the
newspaper.
12. He he wasn’t keen on growing
plants.

F. Change the following direct speech sentences into reported speech sentences.
1. “He works in a school.”
He said .
2. “We went to their house last night.”
They told me .

3. “I’m flying to New York!”
She said .

4. “I was waiting for the train when it finally arrived.”
He told me .
5. “I have never met them before.”
She said .
6. “I didn’t go to his graduation party.”
She told me .
7. “Linda will join us later.”
He said .
8. “He hasn’t eaten breakfast.”
She told me .

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