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“Are the children sleeping now?” she asked.
She asked whether/if the children were sleeping then.
They won’t deliver the newspapers. (passive)
The newspaper won't be delivered
The didn’t hear the alarm clock so I arrived late. (conditional)
If I had heard the alarm clock, I wouldn't have arrived late.
The reporter checked the facts. Then he published the article. (past perfect construction)
The reporter published the article after he had checked the facts.
“It’s a good idea to use these products,” said James. (recommendation)
Jack recommended using/that we use those products.
“Let’s collect rubbish for our project tomorrow.” (suggested / reminded / admitted)
She suggested collecting/that we collect rubbish for our project the following day the next day//the day after.
“These shoes are too big.” (begged / warned / complained)
She complained that those shoes were too big.
“I’ll help you organise the party next week.” (explained / offered / recommended)
She offered to help us / me organise the party the next / following week/ the week after..
“Nobody can leave early today.” (wondered / enquired / announced )
She announced that nobody could leave early that day.
“Would you please send the receipt tomorrow?” (asked / promised / suggested)
She asked the receptionist to send the receipt the next / following day.
“What are you doing this evening?” (ordered / wondered / admitted)
She wondered what we were / I was doing that evening.
As a result of the tsunami, millions of tonnes of rubbish were washed out to sea. Rubbish began to appear on the coast of the USA a year later.Scientists complained / warned / admitted that they expected that to continue for years to come.
warned
The tourists said that they …………………… their suitcases yet. (not pack)
hadn't packed
Grace and Donna said that they …………………… painting the room the following day. (finish)
would finish
The teacher recommended …………………… that film. (watch)
watching/that we watch
If they had gone to the party, they _________ enjoyed it.
would have
