Ex.31. Change these sentences into reported speech so that the report is given later on the same day.
e.g. "I'm going to have lunch at Lyon's today," Jane said. Jane said that she was going to have lunch at Lyon's today. 1. "Did you expect me to come to the football-ground yesterday?" Bill asked me and continued, "I'm sorry but I didn't have the money for the ticket. So I had to stay at home." 2. "I've just returned from Paris", Tom informed me when I ran into him at the station this morning. "The trip was horrible. The train was so crowded that I couldn't find a seat in a compartment. I hope it will be better tomorrow when I travel to Italy.'' 3. "Do you think we'll enjoy the party at Nancy's tonight?" my wife wanted to know. "Last time all the guests were boring. And, "she continued", I don't know which dress to put on. They are too old. Can't you give me some money so that I can buy a new one?" 4. Jim met John this morning on their way to work and asked him, "Can you pay for my beers in the pub tonight? I'm really short of money at the moment, and if you don't help me I can't come." 5. I was stopped by a policeman this morning, "Do you know why I stopped you?" he asked. I shook my head. "Well, you are driving at 45 mph and in this street there is a speed limit of thirty. I'm sorry but you'll have to pay a fine of 5 pounds."
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