29-Mar-2008, 13:15
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 Re: tenses, indirect speech and Q&A
Say: I really need some advice. Or: I need some help with this one. Say: My explanations are not satisfying her. Say: Any help would be appreciated. Quote:
Originally Posted by riceball72 
1. It is not always necessary to change the verb when you use reported speech. If you report something and it is still true, you do not need to change the verb. | Quite true. 
Last edited by RonBee; 01-Apr-2008 at 22:16.
Reason: spelling (putting the "l" in the first "help")
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