Render the following in indirect speech. 1. ‘Let’s go mushrooming, Betty.’
‘Oh, with pleasure.’
2. ‘What do you say to having a rehearsal today?’
‘I’m sorry, I can’t.’
3. ‘What about playing a game of tennis before supper?’
‘I’d rather not, I feel tired.’
4. ‘Why not get vizas and go to Bulgaria for our vacation?’
‘I’d love to.’
5. ‘This table is rather in the way here. We’d better place it against the
wall.’
‘Why on earth should we do it? It must remain where it is.’
6. ‘What do you say to going by tram?’
‘No, I prefer the bus.’
7. ‘Let’s play a game of chess, Charles.’
‘Oh, with pleasure, I’m out of practice.’
8. ‘It’s rather hot in here. Let’s open the window.’
‘It’s out of the question. The baby may catch a cold.’
9. ‘Let’s try to get the book on electronics I’ve been telling you about.
We might find the necessary information there.’
‘Let us.’
10. ‘Let’s ring up Jane and congratulate her on her birthday.’
‘We’d better not. It would look as if we were begging for an invitation.’
11. ‘Look here, girls, let’s stage a play.’
‘Not a bad idea! Let us!’
12. ‘What about having supper?’
‘It’s rather early, I believe. I am not hungry yet.’
13. ‘Let’s have a cup of tea, John.’
‘No, thanks, I’ll have one later.’
14. ‘It’s dark in here. Let’s turn on the light.’
‘Yes, of course.’
‘Let us.’
15. ‘Why not visit Peter. He’s been ill for a week. He must be feeling
lonely.’
‘Why, of course. Let’s go today.’