Reported Speech Exercise

You have found an old box containing letters and testimonies from soldiers of the First World War. You will read these testimonies and report them using reported speech.

"We are cold and tired, but we will not give up."

"I wrote a letter to my mother, hoping it reaches her."

"We shared our rations with a stray dog we found in the trenches."

"The trenches are muddy, and it is hard to find food."

"Some of us believe the war will be over by Christmas."

"We heard the ceasefire might come soon."

"I miss my family and hope to see them soon."

"The sound of the bombs keeps us awake at night."