UNIT 1 GRAMMAR EXAM PRACTICE:

1. Write the following sentences in reported speech. Use reported Statements:

a) The electricity bill must be paid this week, he advised us.

b) I had a bad cold last week, the worker said.

c) We are painting our house today, my friend said.

d) The palace will be open to the public tomorrow, the official declared.

e) The boss is examining our work now, the worker said.

f) She didnt leave work early once last week, Tom said.

g) I forgot to take my briefcase, Jim said.

h) Eric was studying all day, John said.

i) I want you to take the car to the garage next Friday, he told his wife.

j) Dont forget that I warned you, he said to her.

2. Write the following sentences in reported speech. Use reported Commands or Requests:

a) Eat more fruit and vegetables, the doctor said.

b) Read the instructions before you switch on the machine, he said to me.

c) Shut the door but dont lock it, she said to us.

d) Can you speak more slowly? I cant understand, he said to me.

e) Dont come before 6 oclock, I said to him.

f) Keep quiet!, the nurse said to the visitors.

g) Stand up straight!, the teacher said to the pupil.

h) Our teacher said, Try and read this text.

3. Write the following sentences in reported speech. Use reported questions:

a) Do you understand me?, the teacher asked us.

b) Will it rain tomorrow?, he wanted to know.

c) Do we have to answer all the questions?, the pupils asked.

d) Is he sleeping?, mother asked.

e) Have you been ill?, my friend wondered.

f) How are you going to pay?, the cashier asked me.

g) When will my car be ready?, Mr Green wanted to know.

h) Who is your favourite actor?, she asked me.

i) May I leave the room?, the pupil asked the teacher.

4. Write the following sentences in reported speech. Be careful, they contain modal verbs!:

a) You neednt do your homework today, she said.

b) He must be very rich if he can afford such a car, she told me.
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c) You must correct your spelling mistakes, the boss said.
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d) Their car may have broken down, my husband told me.
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e) You might have lost your wallet, his wife said.
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f) You shouldnt have spent so much money on that computer, his friend told her.
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g) The flat lights ought to be off at this time, she pointed out.
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h) I didnt used to smoke when I was eighteen, she said. (do not change was into had been here)
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i) I can read in German but I cant speak it, she admitted.
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j) I could be her friend if I didnt love her, he said.
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