Write these sentences in Reported Speech below using a verb from the box [Agree, apologize, ask(2), deny, encourage, persuaded, promise, refuse, suggest]. Remember that you do not need to report the original words exactly. 1.We are going to lower taxes and reduce unemployment! The government …………. 2. I really think you should apply for the job. Youd have a good chance of getting it. She ………… 3. No, I wont help you. Do it yourself! He ………… 4. Oh, okay, Ill go to the meeting. She …………. 5. I didnt cause the accident. It wasnt me. He …………….. 6. We are very sorry that we lost your application form. They ………….. 7. Why arent there many poisonous snakes in Britain? He …………… 8. Are you going to the lecture tomorrow? She ………….. 9. Why dont you have a day off? You could do with a rest. She …………. 10. Please come to the theatre with me, Dan. I really think youll enjoy it. Oh, alright then, Claire. Claire ………….

1. The government promises to lower taxes and reduce unemployment
2.  She encouraged me to apply for the job
3. He refused to help me.
4. She agreed to go to the meeting.
5. He denied causing the accident.
6. They apologized for the lost application form.
7. He asked why there were not so many poisonous snakes in Britain
8. She asked if I was going to the lecture the next day.
9. She suggested me to have a day off.
10. Claire persuaded me to go to the theater with her.