Choose a pair of verbs to complete the reports of what was said. Make the verb negative in the reporting clause or the reported clause, whichever is more likely.
Example: Id rather you didnt wait for me.
He said he didnt want me to wait for him.
(predict/would expect/lend believe/could explain/be complain/could)
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You cant jump across the river.She ________________ that I ________________ jump across the river.
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I cant see the stage clearly.She __________________ that she __________________ see the stage clearly.
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Its not possible to see Mr. Charles that day.
He ______________ that it ______________ possible to see Mr. Charles that day.
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Alan probably wont lend us his car.They _______________ Alan ________________ them his car.
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I bet Peter wont be on time.She ____________________ that Peter ________________ be on time.
You cant jump across the river.She predicted that I could not jump across the river.
I cant see the stage clearly.She was complaining that she could not see the stage clearly.
Its not possible to see Mr. Charles that day. He explained that it was not possible to see Mr. Charles that day.
Alan probably wont lend us his car.They expected that Alan would not lend them his car.
I bet Peter wont be on time.She expected that Peter would not be on time.