Exercise 1
a) I used to talk for hours with my friends when I was a teenager.
b) The chairman spoke very convincingly at the conference.
c) I didn't hear what you said.
d) Our baby hasn't started speaking yet.
e) Could I speak to the Branch Manager?
f) You have no idea what you're talking about!
g) English is spoken here.
h) Let the girl speak for herself.
i) My grandfather used to tell me wonderful stories.
j) Say thank you to Mrs Brent, Jill.

Exercise 2
a) "Hallo. Is Mike?" "Who's speaking, please?"
b) She says she's still in love with him.
c) The policeman told the witness not to go away.
d) My mother can talk for hours without stopping.
e) When I was young I spoke English better.
f) I finished saying my prayers when I was ten.
g) How do you say "phrase" in German?
h) I'm speaking on behalf of all my family.

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Exercise 1
a) Daniel told me that he was playing in the second basketball team.
b) I spoke to Helen, and she said she would phone you.
c) "You're lucky," said Steve. "I told you that you would win!"
d) A translator told the President what everyone was saying.
e) "Look," I said her, "why don't you tell me what you mean?"
f) I told my teacher that I speak Chinese, but she didn't believe me.

Exercise 2
a) Jean denied stealing the money.
b) Peter advised that they went to the cinema.
c) David apologised for breaking Jack's pen.
d) Diana reminded Sue to post her letter.
e) Harry offered to carry John's suitcase.
f) The leading actor admitted that he had been nervous.
g) Vanessa doubted whether Liverpool would win.
h) Stephen suggested Bill to buy a mountain bike.
i) The inspector accused Colin of murdering Lord Digby.
j) Jim confessed to stealing the money.
k) Andrew decided to take the brown pair.

Exercise 3
a) Aunt Luisa insisted that we try the cake.
b) Mum remembered Dad to pick up Sara from school.
c) The car dealer suggested us to buy a Toyota.
d) The Robinsons offered to help us with the cooking.
e) The teacher told the class to read chapter 4 for next Tuesday.
f) Frank promised to be a better husband.
g) The coastguard warned us not to swim there.
h) The shop attendant explained to us how the washing machine worked.