5 - Grammar - Reported speech
Exercise
4
Harry is preparing for a job interview. Report his parents' comments. Do not change the tense if not necessary.
Solution
- They said (that) he hadn't prepared well enough for his previous interview.
- They said (that) he would never get a job if he didn't have his hair cut.
- They said (that) he had forgotten to clean his shoes last time and they always looked at shoes.
- They said (that) he should buy a new suit.
- They said (that) he mustn't drink too much coffee beforehand because he would be nervous.
- They've told him not to worry if he doesn't get it because something better might come up.