DIRECT SPEECH, REPORTING CLAUSE, INITIAL POSITION
EGP #1149 | B1 | REPORTED SPEECH / reported speech Can report speech and thought directly, using the reporting verb before the reporting clause. Lexical range: N/A
他随口说了句“明天见”就匆匆离开了。
He casually ___said "see you tomorrow" before rushing off.
她在孩子耳边轻声说晚安。
She ___whispered "goodnight" softly into the child's ear.
她心想：“我肯定没法按时完成。”
She ___thought "I'll never finish this on time."
我弟弟问道：“今晚能借你的车用一下吗？”
My brother ___asked "Can I borrow your car tonight?"
学生回答道：“我不太明白这个问题。”
The student ___answered "I don't understand the question."