Для введення непрямої мови найчастіше використовуються дієслова say, tell и ask.
Дієслово say може використовуватись без додатка або з додатком та прийменником to.
Приклад:
He said that he was tired.
They said to me that she was very upset.
They said to me that she was very upset.
Приклад:
He told me that he was tired.
They told him that she was very upset.
They told him that she was very upset.
Приклад:
He asked (me) if I was comfortable.