B1business

Reported Speech - Business English

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  1. The manager said that he (be) very happy with the quarterly results.
  2. She told me that she (finish) the presentation by Friday.
  3. The client mentioned that they (not / like) the new logo design.
  4. He asked me if I (see) the latest email from the CEO.
  5. They informed us that the meeting (be) postponed until next week.
  6. The technician said that the server (work) perfectly now.
  7. Mr. Jones told his team that they (need) to focus on the budget.
  8. She whispered that she (already / send) the invoice to the accounting department.
  9. The director asked whether we (have) enough staff for the project.
  10. He explained that the company (expand) into Europe next year.
  11. My colleague said that he (not / receive) my message yesterday.
  12. The HR manager told us that the new policy (start) in January.
  13. She asked if I (can) join the conference call later.
  14. They said that they (consider) our proposal very seriously.
  15. The supervisor told me that I (do) a great job on the report.
  16. He mentioned that the deadline (be) much earlier than expected.
  17. The client asked if we (provide) a discount for bulk orders.
  18. She said that she (wait) for the client's feedback all morning.
  19. The accountant told them that the figures (be) incorrect.
  20. He asked her where she (keep) the physical files.
  21. The CEO announced that the company (hire) fifty new employees.
  22. They told the board that they (achieve) all their annual targets.
  23. She said that she (call) the supplier as soon as possible.
  24. The intern asked if he (be) allowed to attend the seminar.
  25. He promised that he (not / forget) to sign the contract.