Turn the following sentences into direct speech

Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers.

1. The chairman asked his secretary whether she could make a report on the new project.The chairman asked his secretary :" on the new project ?"
2. Somebody queried whether the price would be reduced.Somebody queried :" reduced ?"
3. Someone else asked whether it was possible to use another type of material.Someone else asked :" another type of material ?"
4. In fact, he wondered whether that building was absolutely necessary.In fact, he wondered :" absolutely necessary ?"
5. His neighbour asked when the building would be completed.His neighbour asked :" completed ?"
6. One journalist wrote that Peters was one of the best managers the firm had ever had.One journalist wrote :" the firm has ever had."
7. Finally the Treasurer wondered whether the project would ever be completed.Finally the Treasurer wondered :" completed ?"
8. The manager said they'd better boost their productivity if they wanted to survive.The manager said : " if you want to survive."
9. He thought there should be a more competitive spirit in the company.He thought :" in the company."
10. One member enquired whether they really needed that new building.One member enquired :" this new building ?"