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Advanced reported speech: subjunctive vs. indica ...

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    Direct speech to reported speech
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  • María: Mario, read more books. [suggest]
    She suggested that he read more books
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  • ¡I want you to be on time! (It is essential...)
    It is essential that you be on time
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  • Mario: Let's leave earlier tomorrow. [recommend]
    He recommended leaving earlier the following day/He recommended (that) we leave earlier the following day
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  • Doctor to María: "Studying for the test is important." [it is important]
    It is important that she study for the test.
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  • Friend to Friend: "Take the bus." [advise]
    The friend advised (that) the other friend take the bus.
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  • The manager: Mario, "be present at the meeting!." [say]
    The manager said that it was necessary that he be present at the meeting.
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  • John to Sarah: "Arrive before 6 p.m." [suggest]
    John suggested that Sarah arrive before 6 p.m.
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  • Professor to Students: "It is vital that they be informed about the changes." [say]
    The professor said that it was vital that they be informed about the changes.
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  • Tour Guide to Tourist: "Try not to forget your passport." [is recommended]
    The tour guide recommended that the tourist not forget their passport.
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  • Mother to Child: "Let's meet at the office." [advise]
    The mother advised that they meet at the office/The mother advised meeting at the office
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  • Teacher to Class: "I'll go to the store tomorrow." [say]
    The teacher said that she would to the store the following day.
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  • News Reporter to Viewers: "the product is effective." [is believed]
    It was believed that the product was effective.
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  • Tom to Alice: "We have finished the project." [mention]
    Tom mentioned that they had finished the project.
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  • Boss to Employees: "He is the best player." [is claimed]
    The boss said that it was claimed that he was the best player.
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  • Teacher to Class: "You have arrived late." [report]
    The teacher reported that they had arrived late.
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  • Scientist to Research Team: "she works here." [is known]
    It is known that she works here/It was known that she worked there
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