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Change these reported statements

into direct speech.

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1. The doctor said I had to stay in bed until

the following week.

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2. Carol told Peter she had met Anne that
morning.

3. My friends commented that they couldnt

come to my party the next Friday as they
had to work.

4. The candidate pointed out that he was

against the law the Congress was going to
pass.

5. Our father said we had to help that night.

6. Meg recognized that she hadnt read the

book.

7. Mr Brown remarked that hed change the

3. Change these reported sentences

into direct structures:
1. Mum told Pete to take the rubbish out
then

2. Alan suggested having a party the

next Friday.

3. Dr. Jones advised me not to smoke so

much

4. The judge accused the criminal of

stealing the car.

5. Pam refused to help me with the

cooking.

6. The teacher ordered the pupils to

copy what she had written on the
blackboard.

2. Change these reported questions into

direct ones:
1. Mary wanted to know how old Pete was.

2. The teacher asked the students if they

had done the homework

3. Dave asked Tim when he was going to

go on holiday the next summer.

4. My mum asked me what I have been

doing that morning.

5. Adam was interested in knowing if we

liked his new jacket.

6. Dr Jones asked me if I slept well.

7. The pupils asked Mrs Smith if they had to

finish the exercises the following day.

4. Are they Right or Wrong? Correct the

wrong ones:
1. Paul told that he is at home this morning.

2. Ha asked Tom Why you dont buy this

sweater?

3. Liza invited to us for to go out tomorrow.

4. The policeman ordered him to move his

car.

5. He wanted to know if has Paul ever travel

in France?

6. Helen asked me when Ill be ready to

leave.

7. She asked that if are you coming home

the next Saturday?