C Complete each sentence b so that it means the same as sentence a in reported speech. Use no more than three words.

C. Reported Speech Completion:

1. b John said that he came from a small town in New Zealand.
2. b Felicity said she needed it this morning.
3. b John told her they had a lot to do.
4. b Alice said that she was busy now.
5. b Olive told Gary that she would go next week after.
6. b Mike said he would phone tomorrow.