I'd rather he stayed in tonight than go to that concert.
⇒ I'd prefer he stayed in tonight to go to that concert.
'Why don't we go on a picnic next Sunday' said one of the boys.
⇒ One of the boys suggested going on a picnic next Sunday.
'Did you get good grades last semester?' he asked Jane.
⇒ He wanted to know if/ whether Jane got good grades last semester.
~Good luck~