curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-how-to-use-reported-speech/682cfaeb46e77f499da88455.md
Listen to the audio and answer the question below.
What does Sophie say about Jake's suggestions?
He didn't know what to recommend.
She doesn't say he was unsure.
He refused to give advice.
Sophie's answer implies Jake was willing to help.
He offered some ideas on what to do.
He asked her to make a decision alone.
There is no mention of Sophie making the decision by herself.
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In reported speech, to suggest is used to share advice or ideas that someone gave. For example:
Direct speech: I think we should update our firewall.
Reported speech: Jake suggested updating the firewall.
This shows that someone gave advice or a possible solution without using their exact words.
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"setup": {
"background": "company2-center.png",
"characters": [
{
"character": "Sophie",
"position": {
"x": 50,
"y": 0,
"z": 1.4
},
"opacity": 0
}
],
"audio": {
"filename": "B1_21-1.mp3",
"startTime": 1,
"startTimestamp": 26.56,
"finishTimestamp": 28.72
}
},
"commands": [
{
"character": "Sophie",
"opacity": 1,
"startTime": 0
},
{
"character": "Sophie",
"startTime": 1,
"finishTime": 3.16,
"dialogue": {
"text": "Yes, he suggested several steps.",
"align": "center"
}
},
{
"character": "Sophie",
"opacity": 0,
"startTime": 3.66
}
]
}