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7 RepoFEedi Sgreecife
Introductory verfo Direct speech 8Bep®uted speecfro..
wonder where/what
why/how +`clause P:=a_S_!=_d,Pirself,. ",P.p.w can she do that?" -He wondered how she could do that.
Hue^a^S^|:^d.hrT_S_e_l!:",yperph_avetheygone?"-rie-wi;iri:=r-id.vi;=r-S'Jh-i-;ua;i;:ae.
(when the s.ubje`ct of the
introductory verb is not P:_ a_s_:=_d_,Pirself,.
He.asked ``.yf iy is Tom
himself, "Whatwill they so 'rJ:de7''
do?" - rie -wi:iri::r-id.;i:;
-Hewondered i;;'#;Susog:::a.
wriatthe;;:JlaJ;.
the same as-the subject
in the reported question)

wonder + whether + He asked himself, "Shall I take the job?" - He wondered whether to take the job.
to-inf or clause
® He wondered whcther he should take the job.
wonder where/what/ He asked himself, "Where did I leave ® Hewondered where he had left his
how + t®-imf my glasses?"
glasses.
(when the subi.ect of the He asked himself, "What shall I do next?" - He wondered whatto.do next.
infinitive is the same as He asked himself, ``How can I break . a? He wondered how to break the
the subject of the verb) the news?"
news.

Firstwriteanappropr.Iateintroductoryverb,thenreportthefollowingsentences.
1 "You took my bag, didn't you?"
...acGuee... She aocueed me of taking her bago
2 ``1'11 bring my homework tomorrow."
3 "Getout of the room now!"
4 "The train leaves at 6 o'clock.''
5 "Don't forget to make a dental appointment."
6 "Please, please help me!"
7 "You must give us a call when you get back!"
8 "lwon'thelpyou."
9 "Would you like to go out with us?"
10 `!If you do that again, 1'11 punish you."
11 "I didn't breakthevase!"
12 "Will the rain ever stop?"
13 "First turn this knob, then flick the switch."
14 "Yes, you're right."
15 "What about going for a walk?"
16 "You should go on a diet."
17 "You mustn't touch the camera."
18 "Don't cross the road with.out looking
both ways."
19 "Would you like me to water your plants?"
20 "Yes, it was me who broke the teapot."
21 "It.is a difficult situation, you see.''
22 "I. met the Queen once, you know."
23 "You always leave the bathroom in a mess!"
24 ``You may use the fax machine When.ever you
want."
25 "You must stay until 5 o'clock every day!"
26 "Give methe money!"
27 "I crossed the Atlantic single-handed.'.'
28 "You may call me by my first name."
29 "please, empty all the ashtrays before '
you leave the room."
30 "Cease fjre!"
31 "Go on, tell us what's on your mind."
32 "l'd like you to cook dinner tonight."
33 "l'm sorry I spoilt the surprise party."
34 "Sure, l'd be glad to lend a hand."
35 "1'11 never let you down again."

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