DIRECT SPEECH, REPORTING CLAUSE, INVERTED SUBJECT
EGP #1154 | B2 | REPORTED SPEECH / reported speech Can report speech directly inverting the subject and verb in the reporting clause where the subject is a proper noun or noun phrase. Lexical range: N/A
“我一定准时到，”约翰说道。
"I'll be there on time," ___said ___John.
“你从哪儿找到这个的？”皮特问道。
"Where did you find this?" ___asked ___Peter.
“会议取消了，”系主任回答道。
"The meeting is cancelled," ___replied ___the ___dean.
“把窗户打开，”一个声音说道。
"Open the window," ___said ___a ___voice.
“你说得完全正确，”李博士答道。
"You are absolutely right," ___answered ___Dr. ___Lee.