"Jake needs to fill in two different forms." (Risa explained)
Risa explained that Jake needed to fill in two different forms.
"You paid too much in taxes last year." (the accountant reported)
The accountant reported that I had paid too much in taxes last year.
"I prefer speaking face to face over texting or sending messages." (he said)
He said that he preferred speaking face to face over texting or sending messages.
"There was an accident at your home in the morning." (The officer informed)
The officer informed me that there had been an accident at my home in the morning.
"Take plenty of warm clothes on your trip." (Sarah persuaded John)
Sarah persuaded John to take plenty of warm clothes on his trip.
"No, I haven't been able to contact Jane." (Yumi replied)
Yumi replied that she hadn't been able to contact Jane.
"You should buy a new smartphone, not a tablet." (He convinced)
He convinced me to buy a new smartphone, not a tablet.
"Get a new computer!" (she told)
She told me to get a new computer.
"We won first place in the competition." (explained)
They explained that they had won first prize in the competition.