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3. “They don’t teach anything about politics”, he said.
4. “When did they run out?” said James.
5. “I don’t agree that boys always get into fights”, our teacher said.
6. “Why are you talking to a stranger?” said my friend.
7. “I think she works in a bank”, said Andrew.
8. He said: “I am not tired, I can go for a walk with you”.
9. “It has been snowing for two hours”, she said to me.
10. “I’ll never read his novels again”, said Nellie. “I’ve had enough of this”.
11. “She likes to dance and she goes to the discos almost every day”, her mother said.
12. The secretary said: “There is nobody in the office. The staff has gone home”.
13. “Wait for him a little. He will be ready soon”, John’s mother said to us.
14. “Whom are you waiting for?”, he asked them.
15. “I want to talk to you about this”, said the boy’s mother. “What’s this?”
Put the following statements into Indirect Speech:
1. She said: “My grandmother hates leaving doors open”.
2. “Do you think you always right?” she asked me.
3. “Is there something wrong with you?” my friend said to me. — “What can I do for you?”
4. “You told me to be objective and that’s what I do”, said Mary to her mother.
5. Frank said to Jane: “I suppose nothing will change your decision”.
6. “Please, don’t help him!” said woman. — “He can do it by himself”.
7. “Which of you is free now?” asked the teacher.
8. “Don’t criticise your friend”, said Nike.
9. Rita said to me: “What has mother told you to do today?”
10. “I can look after myself”, said the old man.
11. “Why did you use the phone without asking?” said John.
12. “Don’t fold back the pages of my book?” Frank said to Mary.
13. Mark said to me: “You have never been so insulted!”
14. “Do you think it’s strange that he wants to sleep on the floor?” Julia asked Tom.
15. “If I feel better, I will come to see you tomorrow”, said Helen to me.
Put the following statements into Indirect Speech:
1. She asked me: “What are you planning for summer”.
2. “Don’t smoke in the compartment”, asked the passenger.
3. “Why did you return home so late last night?” my mother said to me.
4. He asked Jane: “How long have you been waiting for your cousin?”
5. “I'm not paying for your lunch, Tom”, said his friend. “I haven’t got any money”.
6. She said to Mabel: “I've never heard anyone worse. He is a bad singer”.

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