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REPORTED SPEECH
REPORTED STATEMENTS:
1. Statements in reported speech can be introduced by a verb in the present
tense. In this case the verb tense does not change.
He says: Im trying to get a taxi
He says that he is trying to
get a taxi
2. But indirect speech is usually introduced by a verb in the past tense (said,
told) In this case the verbs in the direct speech have to be changed into a
corresponding past tense.
Im going out, he said
He said he was going out
Im going out, he told
He told me he was going out
Say +(to + object) + that clause
Tell + object + that clause
3. Subject: When the subject is first person singular or plural we change it to
third person singular or plural:
I he/ she
We- they
If we change the subject pronoun we should change the rest of the pronouns
in the sentence if necessary:
Me
him/her
Us
them
My
his/ her
Our their
Mine his/ hers
Ours theirs
4. Verb: we change the verb one step back, that is:
* Simple Present: She studies
Past Simple: she studied
* Present continuous: She is studying
Past continuous: she was
studying
* Past Simple: She studied
Past Perfect: She had studied
* Past continuous: She was studying
Past perfect C: She had been
studying
*Present Perfect: she has studied
Past Perfect: she had studied
* Future: She will study
Conditional: she would study
* Past perfect: she had studied
Past perfect: she had studied.
* Modals: can
Could
Must (necessity)
Must/ had to
Must (deduction)
Must
May
Might
5. Adverbs:
Here
=
there
This
=
that
These
=
those
Today
=
that day
Tonight =
that night
Yesterday
=
the day before, the previous day
Yesterday afternoon= the previous afternoon
Last week
=
the week before, the previous week, month, year,
Tomorrow=
the next day, the following day, the day after
Tomorrow morning= the following morning
Next month
the following month, year, ..
Now
=
then

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Ago
=
before
REPORTED QUESTIONS:
1. They are introduced by the following verbs: ask, inquire, want to know,
wonder.
2. When you are reporting a questions you arent asking anything, just
transmitting information, so you have to take this into account, because the
order of the sentence changes:
There are two different types of questions:
a) WH- questions:
They are introduced by a question word: what, where, when..
WH- + AUX+ Subject+ verb+ .? --- (He asked) WH + subject +
verb
Where do you live?
He asked me where I lived
What did you study?
He wanted to know what you had
studied
b) Yes/ No questions:
AUX+ subject + verb + ..?
--(He
asked)
IF/WHETHER+
subject + verb
Do you live here?
He asked me if I lived there

3. The other changes (subject, verb, adverbs, pronouns.) as in statements

REPORTED COMMNADS:
Commands, requests, advice and invitations are usually expressed in reported
speech by a verb of command, request, advice..
Accuse
Object+of+ -ing
acusar
You did it He accused me of doing it
Admit
+ing/ that clause
admitir
I made a mistake- He admitted making a mistake
Advise
Agree
With sb that/ to inf
Estar de Ok, youre right! He agree with me that y
acuerdo
were
Answer
That clause
responde Its not your problem- He answered that
r
wasnt..
Apologise For + ing
disculpar Im sorry, Im late He apologise for being late
se
Ask
+object+ to inf
pedir
Dont ask there she asked me not to sit there
Beg
+ object+ to inf
suplicar
Please, please, dont go She begged him not
go
Command + object + to ing
ordenar
Come here! She ordered them to go there
Complain About+ing/ that cl
quejarse Im tired!! He complained about being tired
Confess
+ that clause
confesar I didnt know what to do She confessed that.
Deny
+ing/ that clause
negar
I havent broken it- He denied breaking it
Invite
+object+ to inf
invitar
Would you like to go?- she invited me to go.
Offer
+ to infinitive
ofrecer
Ill do the washing He offered to do the washing
Order
+ object+ to inf
ordenar
Study! He ordered me to study
Recomme +object+ to inf
recomen You should go she recommended me to go
nd
dar
Refuse
+ to infinitive
rechazar I wont work on Saturday He refused to work
Reply
That clause
responde Ok, Ill do it He replied that he would do it
r
Tell
+ object+ to
ordenar
Eat your lunch- she told me to ear my lunch
Warn
+ object + to
Advertir
Dont move or I kill you! she warned me not
move.
SUGGESTIONS:
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Lets
Shall we..?
Suggest + ing
Suggest+ that + subject+ should+ infinitive
Why dont you visit me?
He suggested visiting him
Why dont we go to visit him? He suggested that we should visit him
Lets go for a walk!
He suggested going for a walk
Shall we go to the cinema?
He suggested going to the cinema
STATEMENTS
1.- I will drive to the supermarket in a tour Antonio said
Antonio said ...
2.-The doctor said , You will need another appointment
The doctor told me ...
3.-My customers said, There isnt enough parking space
My customers complained ...
4.-The child will say, I am not tired
The child will say...
5.-The owner announced, The shop has been closed today.
The owner ...
6.-My teacher said, You will have to stay after school tomorrow
My teacher told ....
7.-The fans are waiting for the football star, the coach said
The coach ...
8.-They boys were throwing buckets of water at me Rosa said
Rosa complained ...
9.-They came to work late Tony said
Tony said / complained ...
10.-The prime minister is preparing for national elections, the journalist said
The journalist said / announced ...
11.-Abel has often worked late she pointed out
She pointed out ...
12.-Saudia Arabia sells oil all over the world, the teacher explained
The teacher ..
13.-I will also apply for that job Irene added
Irene added ...
14.-The pupils have been leaving class early She said
15.- I left my jacket here yesterday, David said
16.-The lawyers are meeting with the judge now The clerk said
17.-I am starting my new job today Lourdes said
18.-Nadia wasnt dancing at yesterdays performance her father said.
Her father said/ assured ...
19.-Nothing grows in my garden. It never gets any sun she said
She said / complained that ...
20.-We have a lift but very often it doesnt work they said
21.-Ill come with you as soon as I am ready She replied
She replied
22.-You havent given me quite enough. The bill is for 14$ and youve paid me
only 12$ he pointed out.
He pointed out

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23.-My brother said, You may take my car if you like. I wont be needing it
tomorrow or the day after.
My brother told me
24.-Yesterday Tom and I went to look at a house that he was thinking of buying. It
was rather a nice house and had a lovely garden but Tom decided against it
because it was opposite a cemetery said Celia.
Celia said/ told me
QUESTIONS
WH- QUESTIONS
1.-How much do you think it will cost? he asked
He asked
2.-What did you miss most when you were in prison? Mary asked the ex-convict
Mary asked
3.-How do you get on with your mother-in-law? asked Paul.
Paul asked me
4.-What were you doing with these keys? asked Mr Jones
Mr Jones
5.-Where are you going for your summer holidays?
He asked me
6.-Where can I park my caravan? she asked the policeman
She asked
7.-Who do you want to speak to?
He asked me
8.-Why arent you taking the exams said Pal.
Pal asked me
9.-How many people know the combination of the safe? Asked the detective.
The detective asked (me)
10.-How long have you been learning English? The examiner asked
11.-How did you get into the house? They asked him
12.- Why dont you go by train? He asked me
He suggested
YES/NO QUESTIONS
1.-Were you trying to get at the secret files?
He asked me if /whether
2.-Did you sleep well? Asked my hostess
My hostess asked me
3.-Have you been here long? The other students asked him
The other students asked him
4.-Can you tell me why Paul left the university without taking his degree? Pauls
sister asked.
Pauls sister asked
5.-Are there any letters for me? Asked Mary
Mary asked
6.-Will it be all right if I come in a little later tonight? Asked the au-pair girl.
The au-pair girl asked
7.-Have you ever seen a flying saucer? Asked the man.
The man asked
8.-Would you like a lift? Asked Ann
Ann asked
Anne invited me to a lift.
9.-Does anyone want tickets for the boxing match? Asked Charles
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10.-Can you change a five-pound note?
11.-Do you think you could live on your own for six months? Asked Tom
12.-Do you grow your own vegetables? I asked
COMMANDS
1.- Open the safe! the robbers ordered
The robbers ordered
2.- Do as I say he said
He told me
3.- Read it before you sign it he said to his client
He told
4.-Dont put your hands near the bars the zoo keeper told us.
The zoo keeper
5.-Dont drive too fast she told him
She told.
6.-Come to the cinema with me he asked her
He asked her to
7.-Dont argue with me The teacher said to the boy.
The teacher told / ordered
8.-Make a list of what you want She told us
She told us
9.-Stand clear of the doors a voice warned the people on the platform
A voice warned
10.-Get out of my way he said
He told
11.-Dont worry about anything, Mrs Pill said her solicitor.
12.- Be quiet and you wont be punished They ordered us.
REPORTING VERBS
Suggest
admit
accuse
advise
agree
apologise
Promised
refuse
remind
warn
deny
complain
1.- Why dont we all go and have something to eat? Paul said
He suggested
2.-The beaches are always dirty in the summer They said
They
3.-Youre right. I do get angry very quickly She said
She
4.-Im sorry, I cant help you with your homework Peter said
Peter
5.- What about having a fancy dress party? He said
She
6.-The trouble is that my bed is uncomfortable Mary said
Mary
7.-Youre a liar! They said.
They
8.-Lets have some sausages for supper Roger said
Roger
9.-Dont forget to take your medicine at three oclock she said

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She
10.-Im not going to answer your questions She said
He
11.- I didnt do anything wrong Ann said
Anne
12.-Ill lend you the money when you need it He told me
He
13.- You stole the money, didnt you? They asked him.
They
14.-Dont forget to ring Aunt Helen! Mum told us.
Mum
15.-Dont cross the railway lines! My father told me
My father
16.-All right. Ill come with you. She told him
She
17.- Please dont tell my parents Helen said
Helen
18.-Its true. I took the money He said
He
19.-This soup is cold, waiter! The old lady said
The old lady
20.-Im sorry I was rude to you. Ian told Mary
Mary
21.-You shouldnt smoke so much My husband told me
My husband
22.-Why dont you go away for the weekend? He said
He suggested
Rewrite the sentences in reported speech.
1. I ate too much at the party yesterday, Jane said.
Jane said that .................................................................................. .
2. We are working on a new project now, they said.
They said that ................................................................................. .
3. Megan and Sophie said, Last year we went to Italy.
Megan and Sophie said that ............................................................ .
4. Ill take you to the cinema tomorrow, Dad said.
Dad said that ................................................................................... .
5. You cant park your car here, said the policeman.
The policeman told us that ............................................................. .
Rewrite the questions in reported speech.
1. Can I leave early? Betsy asked the teacher.
..........................................................................................
2. When will dinner be ready? Nancy asked her mum.
..........................................................................................
3. Why didnt Jack come to school today? I wondered.
..........................................................................................
4. Have you ever been abroad? John enquired.
..........................................................................................
Choose the correct reporting verb.
1. The police said / explained / ordered everyone to stand further back.
2. Our hostess invited / asked / suggested that we sit down.
3. The hotel admitted / advised / wanted to know when we would arrive.
4. Bills wife wondered / complained / argued if he had bought a paper.
5. Kate told / enquired / promised not to be late for the meeting.
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1. Joe reminded me (call) him.
2. Ben warned everyone (not ask) Billy about the accident.
3. Garys girlfriend suggested that they (go) by train.
4. The vet advised Tom (take) his dog out more often.
5. Fran recommended that we (stay) at the Grand Beach Hotel.
Read the conversation and answer the questions in complete sentences.
Use reported speech.
Eddie: Hi Jake, are you going to visit Guy on Friday?
Jake: I wont be able to go on Friday. I have to help my dad. But dont worry. Ill visit
him soon.
Eddie: OK. By the way, the hospital is very strict about visiting hours. Dont try to
visit after these hours.
Jake: Thanks for the warning.
1. What did Eddie ask Jake?
..........................................................................................
2. What was Jakes reply?
..........................................................................................
3. What explanation did he give?
..........................................................................................
4. What did he promise?
..........................................................................................
5. What did Eddie tell Jake about the hospital?
..........................................................................................
6. What warning did he give Jake?
..........................................................................................
Rewrite the following sentences using the verbs below. Use each verb
only once.
ordered suggested advised announced wanted to know
1. Im going to cut the grass after lunch, said Bill to Annie.
Bill ...............................................................................................................
2. Lets look at the classified ads, said Sues husband.
Sues husband ............................................................................................
3. Why didnt you warn me about the dog? I asked the farmer.
I ...................................................................................................................
4. Leave my house at once, the man shouted at the reporters.
The man ......................................................................................................
5. You should apply to more than one university, said Jill to her friend.
Jill ................................................................................................................
Choose the correct answer.
1. Frank promised that he will take / would take photographs on the trip.
2. The shop claimed that they have / had no more Harry Potter books.
3. Bob explained that he couldnt / cant come that evening.
4. Dad mentioned that he was going / is going to the dentist.
5. Laura admitted that she doesnt know / didnt know the answer.
Choose the correct continuation.
1. I wondered .
a. if Mike was still angry
b. if Mike still loves me
2. Reporters asked eyewitnesses .
a. what had they seen
b. if they had seen anyone leave the building
3. My parents wanted to know .
a. which film I was going to
b. what time I will get home
4. Joe asked the doctor .
a. when could he go back to work b. if he could go back to work
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
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2. Rita promised that she (take) me to the party.
3. The salesgirl asked Jenny which sweater she (prefer).
4. Ingrid admitted that she (cannot understand) the maths.
5. The student wanted to know if the class (have) a test the
following week.
6. Sandra wondered who (call) her when she was out.
7. The policeman warned Alex that he (give) him a ticket if he
caught him speeding again.
8. Jack said that he (clean) his room when his mother had come
home the previous day.
9. Mr Roberts said that he (use) the computer at that moment.
Choose the correct answer.
1. The doctor Bill to get more exercise.
a. said
b. told
c. suggested
2. Mary if she should buy new shoes.
a. wondered
b. explained
c. reminded
3. The student that hed cheated in the test.
a. told
b. warned
c. admitted
4. Two masked robbers everyone not to move.
a. ordered
b. suggested
c. said
5. Betty that the coffee was cold.
a. asked
b. complained
c. advised
Write sentences with the words below. Use the correct form of the verbs.
1. Jimmy / announced that / he / go to enter / a chess contest
.......................................................................................................
2. The reporter / wanted to know / whether / we / saw / anything
.......................................................................................................
3. The travel agent / asked / which flight / we / want to take
.......................................................................................................
4. Ellen / argued / that / she / be / a better player than me
.......................................................................................................
5. My headmistress / advised / me / apply for university
.......................................................................................................
Complete the sentences according to the meaning of the original
sentences.
1. Lets invite the neighbours for coffee tomorrow, said Mrs Thomas.
Mrs Thomas suggested ............................................................................................................
2. Dont walk on the grass, said the park keeper to the children.
The park keeper told ................................................................................................................
3. Why do I have to go to the dentist today? asked the little boy.
The little boy asked ..................................................................................................................
4. Ill never hit Johnny again, Daniel said.
Daniel promised .......................................................................................................................
5. We are watching the news on TV now, her parents said.
Her parents told us ..................................................................................................................
Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
THE BLUE MAN
If you (1) (see) 57-year-old Paul Karason, youll probably be
quite shocked. Paul is blue, and he (2) (be) this way for about
ten years. It (3) (begin) when he developed a serious skin
infection and used a treatment called colloidal silver. This treatment, which is supposed
to cure anything, (4) (not recommend) by doctors, who claim
that Paul (5) (not turn) blue if he hadnt drunk colloidal silver
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The change was so slow that it (6) (not notice) by Paul or the
people around him. He only realised what (7) (happen) when
he met a friend who hadnt seen him in months. The friend, horrified, asked him what
he (8) (do) to his face. People havent been kind to Paul, so he
has moved to a different city, where he hopes that he (9)
(accept) as he is. He told reporters that he (10) (continue) to
drink colloidal silver in the future, but much less.
Vocabulary
Complete the sentences with the words below.
give present broadcast cover report hold
1. The owner of the jewellery shop called the police to a theft.
2. A famous scientist is going to a TV programme on genetics.
3. The young reporter hopes the film star will him an interview.
4. The local newspaper will the story of the town elections.
5. The Academy Awards ceremony is always worldwide.
6. The president of the company refuses to a conversation with anyone
who
doesnt make an appointment.