Косвенная речь.

THE POLITE ROBBER

REPORTED SPEECH

What did Gregory ask John?

Can you do me a favour?

Gregory John

He asked him if he could do him a favour.

What did John say?

Yes.

Gregory John

He said yes.

What did Gregory tell John to do?

Empty the till for me, please. Put it right here.

Gregory John

He told him to empty the till for him and put it right there.

What did John ask Gregory?

What do you mean?

Gregory John

He asked him what he meant.

What did Gregory tell John to do?

Empty the till and put it right here, because I'm robbing you, sir.

Gregory John

He told him to empty the till and put it right there, because he was robbing him.

What did John ask Gregory?

Are you sure?

Gregory John

He asked him if he was sure.

What did Gregory say?

I'm sure.

Gregory John

He said that he was sure.

What did John ask Gregory?

Why do you want to do that?

Gregory John

He asked him why he wanted to do that.

What did Gregory say?

Because I need the money. I have kids that need to be fed, sir.

I'm really sorry that I have to do this.

Gregory John

He said that he needed the money, and that he had kids that needed to be fed.

He said that he was really sorry that he had to do that.

What did John offer Gregory?

What if I give you $40 dollars?

Gregory John

He offered to give him $40 dollars.

What did Gregory say?

I'm sorry, I can't do

that, sir.

I've got rent to pay, I've got bills, and my kids need to eat.

Gregory John

He said that he was sorry, he couldn't do that.

He said that he had rent to pay, he had bills, and his kids needed to eat.

What did Gregory say?

Thank you very much.

I appreciate it, and I

am really sorry.

If I ever get back on my feet again sir, I'll bring it back.

Gregory John

He thanked him and said that he appreciated it, and he was really sorry.

He said that if he ever got back on his feet again he would bring it back.