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You see cookies on the kitchen bench for the family to share, You say "I want a cookie"
Direct
You see cookies on the kitchen bench for the family to share, You ask "Do you think we could share the cookies now?"
Indirect
Your friend suggests playing a game that you don't enjoy, You say "I don't want to play that game."
Direct
Your friend suggests playing a game that you don't enjoy, You say "Would you mind if we played a different game? I played one the other day which was loads of fun if you want to try it"
Indirect
Your friend tells you it will rain tomorrow but you saw on TV, it is supposed to be sunny. You say "You're wrong - It will be sunny tomorrow"
Direct
Your friend tells you it will rain tomorrow but you saw on TV, it is supposed to be sunny. You say " Oh, I thought it was going to be sunny tomorrow"
Indirect
A friend asks you how was the movies, you say "It was so boring"
Direct
A friend asks you how was the movies, you say "It was ok, its not my favorite movie."
Indirect
Can I borrow your jumper?
Indirect
I don't have time to help
Direct
I don't like that very much.
Direct
You made a mistake there.
Direct
I wonder what to do this weekend.
Indirect
I'm not quite sure that's right.
Indirect
I'm so hungry. I wish I had a snack
Indirect
Can I have a bite of that?
Indirect
