Report the following using an appropriate introductory verb: 1) Frank claimed, «it wasn’t me who stole the car.» 2

Report the following using an appropriate introductory verb:
1) Frank claimed, «it wasn’t me who stole the car.»
2) She inquired, «May I have a piece of pie, please?»
3) He agreed, «Yes, okay. I’ll tell him about the accident.»
4) The boss demanded, «I must have the report by tomorrow.»
5) Jim implored his mother, «Please, please let me go to the party.»
6) Ted vowed, «I’ll never be naughty again,» to his father.
7) The sergeant ordered, «Stand up straight!» to the soldier.
8) He confessed, «Yes, it was me who robbed the bank.»
9) She explained to her boss, «I didn’t come to work because I was ill.»
10) He suggested, «Let’s play chess.»
11) He apologized, «I’m sorry I forgot to phone you,» to her.
12) She reminded him, «Don’t forget to go to the bank.»
13) She advised her to relax more, «You should relax more.»
14) She complained, «Mark is always shouting at me.»
15) He remarked, «Yes, it is a nice dress.»
16) He offered, «Shall I carry your bag, Tracy?»
17) Bill firmly declined, «No, I certainly won’t do your homework, Graham.»
18) She accused her friend, «You scratched my record.»
19) She threatened the salesman, «Leave now or I’ll phone the police.»
20) She reluctantly agreed, «Oh, alright, I’ll lend you my car, Tom.»
21) He admitted, «It’s true, I killed my wife.»
22) She assured me, «I’ll phone you as soon as I arrive.»
23) She acknowledged, «You’re right, she is beautiful.»
24) She rejected John, «No, I won’t marry you, John.»
25) He warned the prisoner, «If you try to escape, I’ll shoot you.»
26) He suggested, «Why don’t we have chicken for dinner?»
27) She insisted, «You must sign the contract, Mr. Harrison.»
28) He threatened the boy, «I’ll punish you if you do it again.»
29) She offered, «Would you like me to show you how to use this computer?»
30) He agreed, «Yes, it’s a good idea.»