16 Turn the following text into direct speech.

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The student advisor asked Barry why his grades had been dropping. Barry explained that he

didn't have enough time to study. The student advisor asked Barry if he was taking part in too

many after-school activities. Barry admitted that he was in three sports teams. As a result, he

always felt tired at the end of the day. The student advisor suggested that Barry participate in

one sport only and spend more time in the library studying. Barry agreed that it was a good

idea. The student advisor asked him to meet with her after his next exam.

Why have your grades. Been dropping?". The student advisor asked Barry,

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