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Reported Speech - EXTRA PRACTICE 2
Reported Speech - EXTRA PRACTICE 2
1. Rewrite these statements into reported speech. Use the verbs 2. Change these questions into reported ones:
in brackets:
1. Were you in time for the conference, Tom?
1. I don’t want to eat this soup, it’s toot hot! (say) I …………………………………………………………………
Tony ………………………………………………………… 2. When does the next train leave?
2. The was a serious car crash yesterday (remark) The traveller ………………………………………………
Mandy ……………………………………………………… 3. Have you ever eaten insects, Terry?
3. We’re going on holiday next month (tell) Mary ………………………………………………………….
My friends ………………………………………………… 4. How many bothers have you got, Anne?
4. The team has scored 3 goals today (comment) I ……………………………………………………………………
The radio ………………………………………………………… 5. Did you see Peter yesterday, Tom?
5. You must phone me as soon as you arrive (say) Martha ……………………………………………………………
Mum ……………………………………………………………… 6. Is there anything I can do to help you, Tim?
6. I’ve prepared breakfast this morning (remark) Dad ………………………………………………………………
Alice ……………………………………………………………… 7. When are we having dinner out, today or tomorrow?
7. We really enjoy living here (comment) My sister …………………………………………………………
My mum ……………………………………………………… 8. Does Mary sometimes visit you, Linda?
8. Your postcard hasn’t arrived, Paul (tell) I ……………………………………………………………………
I ……………………………………………………………………. 9. How often do you meet your friends, Dick?
9. The doctor won’t come here until six (point out) Carl ………………………………………………………………
The receptionist ……………………………………………… 10. Have you prepared tomorrow’s essay, Sam?
10. It’s the best cheese cake I’ve ever eaten (comment) Mum ……………………………………………………………
Pam ……………………………………………………………… 11. Will you email me while you are abroad, Liz?
11. Yesterday’s party was quite boring (remark) Sally ………………………………………………………………
The girls ………………………………………………………… 12. How much money can you lend to buy your birthday present,
12. The children will be here in a minute (say) dad?
Mel ………………………………………………………………… I ……………………………………………………………………
3. Are the sentences Right or Wrong? Correct the wrong ones: