Reported Speech

Put the following sentences into reported speech:

1. “ I have something to show you, Jane” he said.

2. “Nothing grows in my garden. It never gets any sun” she said.

3. I have replaced all the carpets.

4. The occupants looked after it very well.

5. You can move immediately.

6. I´ll give you a ring soon.

7. “I am going away tomorrow, mother” he said.

8. “It isn´t as foggy today as it was yesterday” I said.

9. “We have moved into our new flat. We don´t like it as much as our last one” she

said.

10. “We have a lift but very often it doesn´t work” my aunt said.

11. He said “my wife has just finished her duties”.

12. “I´ll come with you as soon as I´m ready” she replied.

13. “I´ve been in London for a month but so far I haven´t had time to visit the Tower”

said Ron.

14. “Do puppies travel free?” asked a dog owner.

15. “Have you reserved a seat?” I asked him.

16. “Why has the 2.30 train been cancelled?” he asked.

17. “Is a return ticket cheaper than two singles?” he said.

18. He said “Get out of my way!”

19. “Climb in through the window” he ordered.

20. “Don´t climb in through the window” he ordered.

21. “Please pay at the main desk” said the assistant.

22. “Would you like a cigarette?” said one of the guests.

23. “What happened to Mr. Budd?” said one of the men.

24. “Which of his sons inherited the house?” asked another.

25. “Which team has won?” asked Ann.

26. “I´ll wait for you if you like” she said.

27. “The new underpass is being officially opened tomorrow” said the BBC

announcer.

28. “From one of the windows of my flat I can see the Eiffel Tower” he said.

29. “I´ve no idea what time is but dial 8081 and find out” said his daughter.

30. He said “My wife has just been made a judge”.

31. “I have visited many countries but so far I haven´t seen such a nice one” she

remarked.

32. “Do you prefer Italian or Chinese food, Mike?” she said.

33. “Stop that noise in the classroom” the teacher said.

34. “If I´m not back by this time tomorrow take this letter to the police, Watson” Mr.

Holmes said.

35. “I´ll come with you as soon as I can”, she said.

36. “Don´t forget to thank Mrs. Jones when you are saying goodbye to her” said his

mother.