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Read the given passages and rewrite them using the direct speech. The striking workers demanded an increase in salary and asked for the withdrawal of all cases. They threatened to continue the strike

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Read the given passages and rewrite them using the direct speech.

The striking workers demanded an increase in salary and asked for the withdrawal of all cases. They threatened to continue the strike if the demands were not met. The manager insisted on them calling off the strike and invited them for a discussion. He agreed to listen to their demands.

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Workers  We demanded an increase in salary to withdraw all the cases.
Manager  Call off the strike
Workers  If our demands are not met, we will continue the strike.
Manager  I am willing to look into your demands, please come for a discussion.
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Chapter 5.1: The Convocation Address - Grammar- Reported Speech [Page 151]

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