exercise 18 Turn the direct quotes into reported speech.
1. Grandma, it says here in the paper (that) the new Prime Minister is proud of his government.
2. Your grandson said (that) the unemployment rate had gone down / 'd gone down.
3. Your grandson told you (that) Shark Tank wouldn't be / would not be on the next / following day.
4. It says here in the paper (that) the new Miss Finland doesn't like / does not like ice-hockey players.
5. Your grandson said (that) the local fire brigade rescued / had rescued a cat from a tree the previous day / the day before.
6. Your grandson said (that) there was a huge sand storm on Boa Vista and the tourists were trapped.
7. Your grandson told you (that) the price of ice-cream had fallen that week.
8. Your grandson said (that) spring fashion wasn't going to be / isn't going to be / was not going to be / is not going to be all about pastels and floral prints.