Ellie mentioned that it was her first day on the job. She felt a bit apprehensive about telling the employees that half of them would be out of work within three weeks.
Direct speech options
1. Ellie mentioned "It’s my first day on the job; I feel a bit apprehensive about telling the employees that half of them will be out of work within three weeks”.
2. Ellie mentioned "It’s my first day on the job; I feel a bit apprehensive about telling the employees that half of them would be out of work within three weeks”.
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Top answer
I choose #1 (and I have heard this sentence before).
— Mister Micawber
I choose #1 (and I have heard this sentence before).
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