8 Change the direct speech into indirect speech. Use the following reporting verbs only once,
apologize
remind
blame threaten announce beg
promise advise
1. “Please, please don’t tell anyone!”
The worker______________not to tell anyone.
2. «Well, if I were you I’d start saving for my retirement.”
My uncle_____________________me to start saving for my retirement.
3. “Don’t forget to phone the director of the oil company.”
The secretary_____________________me to phone the director of the oil company.
4. «I’m sorry I didn’t come to the meeting.»
H e _______________________ for not going to the meeting.
5. «Yes, believe me, I’ll be there on time. I won’t be late.»
H e ______________________ not to be late.
6. «If you’re late again we’ll start without you.»
They_______________________ to start without him.
7. «I’m afraid I’ve got some bad news. The company’s closing.»
The manager__________________ that the company was closing.
8. «We lost so much money because of the irresponsible manager!»
The executive director______________________ the manager for losing much money.
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Imagine you are a chief in an organization and discuss the following questions with the whole
group.
How would you react to someone being late?
Would you demand dress code in your work place?
What essential qualities should an employee have?
10 Read the letter written by HR manager to his apprentice who is going to be appointed to his
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