promise ; suggest ; explain ; deny ; ask
''Let's go to the Picasso exhibition'' Susan said to me. / Susan suggested we go to the Picasso exhibition.
''I didn't breake the porcelain vase'' Evelyn said. / Evelyn denied breaking the porcelain vase.
''I will improve my manners''Jenny said./ Jenny promised she would improve her manners.
''Laura can't come to the party as she has an exam tomorrow'' Ian said. / Ian explained that Laura could not come to the party as she had an exam tomorrow.
''Let's give Andy a call'' said Richard. / Richard suggested we called Andy.
''I will send you a postcard from Salzburg''Claudia said. / Claudia promised to send me a post card from Salzburg.
''This laptop is very easy to use as it is the latest technology'' he said / He explained the laptop was very easy to use as it was the latest technology.