Present I drink a half gallon of water a day. She said she drank a half gallon of water a day. Past
Present I am drinking some water now. She said she was drinking some water then. Past
Present Perfect I have drunk three cups of water already. She said she had drunk three cups of water already. Past Perfect
Past The client cancelled the meeting. She said the client had cancelled the meeting. Past Perfect
Practice I am in big trouble. (that) he was in big trouble. He said
Practice (that) they were broadcasting from NY. I heard We are broadcasting from NY.
Practice (that) a terrible accident had occurred on the 55 interstate. I heard A terrible accident has occurred on the 55 interstate.
ask tell say The old man _________ we had to pay attention in class. said In class, you must pay attention.
ask tell say Lucy ______ Ross that the boss had arrived very early that morning. told The boss arrived very early this morning.
ask tell say Miriam ______ her kids were the best in their classes. said My kids are the best in their classes.
ask tell say He___________ me to wait for him. asked Wait for me please!
Where do you live? Michael _______ me _________________________. asked where I lived
I didn’t have breakfast. Michael _______ me _________________________. told he hadn’t had breakfast
Could you please lend me your notes. Michael _______ me _________________________. asked to lend him my notes
I will give you two more days for the essay. The teacher ________she ______________two more days to submit the essay. said would give us