8. When did they ring the church bells?
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9. You should water this plant daily.
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10. Our neighbor ought to paint the garage.
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11.I have to return these books to the library.
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12. Someone will pay you in ten days.
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13. They chose him as the best actor of the year.
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14. A pickpocket robbed me.
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15. My friend sent me an invitation.
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16. The farmer is building a new barn.
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17. The secretary has given Mrs. Jones some letters.
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III. Change the following sentences from DIRECT to INDIRECT SPEECH:
1. He said, “I will be here at noon.”
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2. Mary said, “The train will probably arrive on time.”
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3. He said, “I have to finish this report by five o’clock.”
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4. The doctor said, “Mr. Smith will improve quickly.
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5. William said to me, “I am leaving in the morning.”
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6. The teacher said, “Everyone has to write a composition.”
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7. John said, “I saw that movie on Wednesday.”
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8. Helen said, “I have read that book.”
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9. Mary said to John, “I cannot go to the movie with you.”
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10. John said, “I have finished studying my lesson.”
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11. Mary remarked, “John speaks English well.”
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12. William said to me, “I will not see Mr. Jones until Tuesday.”
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13. Mr. Smith said, “I will refuse their offer.”
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14. John said, “I certainly hope it won’t rain tomorrow.”
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15. Henry said, “I can meet them later.”.
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16. The boy said, “I am only eight years old.”
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17. She said to me, “The lights have gone out.”