The worst thing is to see the exam results', said the lazy student. The lazy student said (a)   .

Our class organized a picnic', they said. They told me (a)   .

The meal is cooking, so I can't leave.', said mom. Mom told us (a)   .

Machines will do all our work in the future.' said the scientist. The scientist said (a)   .

The new software has caused problems for us.' said the boss. The boss told us (a)   .

We don't want to have difficult working conditions.', the workers say. The workers say (a)   .

Workers need better equipment to do the job.', said the supervisor. The supervisor said (a)   .

Our players can't compete with the strong opponent.', the coach told his assistant. The coach told his assistant (a)   .

He hasn't had anything to eat since morning.', said his brother. His brother said (a)   .

I am fixing the problem, so I don't have time for coffee.', said the technician. The technician said (a)   .

The team needs luck and more hard work to win the game.' said the players. The players said (a)   .