Choose a reporting verb and turn the following from Direct into Reported speech.

(advised, asked, ordered, suggested, explained, warned, promised, begged, offered, refused)

1. "I think you should take more exercise," the doctor said to me.
2. I will not answer your questions,' the actor said to him.
3. "I really will phone this evening," he said.
4. "Do you know where I've put my hat?" he said to her.
5. "What have you bought me for Christmas?" the little boy said to his parents.
6. "Go to your room now and do your homework," the mother said to her son.
7. "You will be paid twice a month," her boss said.
8. "Let's go for a walk!" he said.
9. "Let's play in the garden," Ted said.
10. "Don't go near the fire because it's dangerous," she said To Ben.
11. "I promise I'll write to you as soon as I arrive, Mary," said John
12. "Please, don't shoot me!" he said to the robber.