Carlos: “I need help with the platform.”
Carlos said that he needed help with the platform. (Say + general information)
The teacher: “Complete the assignment before Friday.”
The teacher told us to complete the assignment before Friday. (Tell + imperative → use infinitive without “to”)
Laura: “Can you explain the grammar again?”
Laura asked if I could explain the grammar again. (Ask + yes/no question → if + subject + verb)
Daniel: “What time does the class start?”
Daniel asked what time the class started. (Ask + wh-question → question word + subject + verb)
The coordinator: “You should check your email daily.”
The coordinator said that we should check our email daily. (Say + general advice)
Ana: “I’m going to study English next semester.”
Ana said that she was going to study English next semester. (Say + future plan → going to stays the same or shifts to “was going to”)
The teacher: “Don’t forget to upload your project.”
The teacher told us not to forget to upload our project. (Tell + negative imperative → told + not to + verb)
Miguel: “Did you understand the instructions?”
Miguel asked if I had understood the instructions. (Ask + yes/no question → past perfect for completed actions)
