The following sentences are direct speech:

Don’t wait for me if I’m late.
Will you marry me?
Hurry up!
Can you open your bag please?
Mind your own business.
Please slow down!
Could you repeat what you said, please?
Don’t worry, Sue.
Do you think you could give me a hand, Tom?

Now choose one of these to complete each sentence below. Use reported speech.


1. Bill was talking a long time to get ready, so I told him to hurry up.
2. Sarah was driving too fast, so I asked Sarah to slow down.
3. Sue was very pessimistic about the situation. I told her don’t worry.
4. I couldn’t move the piano alone, so I asked Tom to give me a hand.
5. The customs officer looked at me suspiciously and
6. I had difficulty understanding him, so I asked him to repeat what he said.
7. I didn’t want to delay Ann, so I
8. John was very much in love with Mary, so he asked her to marry.
9. He started asking me personal questions, so

Проверьте, пожалуйста. Помогите дописать 5, 7, 9 предложения. Заранее спасибо.