The document contains examples of direct speech being changed into reported speech for statements, imperatives, yes/no questions and wh-questions. It provides the direct speech and then the reported version. The reported versions range from single sentences to short paragraphs depending on the level of detail needed to fully report the original statement or question.
The document contains examples of direct speech being changed into reported speech for statements, imperatives, yes/no questions and wh-questions. It provides the direct speech and then the reported version. The reported versions range from single sentences to short paragraphs depending on the level of detail needed to fully report the original statement or question.
The document contains examples of direct speech being changed into reported speech for statements, imperatives, yes/no questions and wh-questions. It provides the direct speech and then the reported version. The reported versions range from single sentences to short paragraphs depending on the level of detail needed to fully report the original statement or question.
….. 2. They said:” We will overcome this difficulty.” ….. 3.The boy said to the neighbor:” I’m going on holiday tomorrow.” ….. 4.The teacher said to his class:” You will have to finish all these exercises before next week.” ….. 5.Peter said to her :” I enjoy looking at you in the mirror.” Peter said to her he enjoyed looking at you in the mirror 6.Nam said “I am told to be at school before 7 o’clock.” ….. 7.Lan said “I will be very busy tomorrow.” ….. 8.Thu said “All the students will have a meeting next week.” ….. 9.Phong said “My parents are very proud of my good marks.” ….. 10.My teacher said to me “You should read these books.” 11. He said, “I will be here at noon.” ….. 12. Mary said, “The train will probably arrive on time.” ….. 13. He said, “I have to finish this report by five o’clock.” he said he had to finish this report by five o’clock 14. The doctor said, “Mr. Smith will improve quickly.” ….. 15. The teacher said, “Everyone has to write a composition.” ….. 16. Mary said to John, “I cannot go to the movie with you.” Mary said to John 17. John said, “I have finished studying my lesson.” ….. 18. John said, “I have finished studying my lesson.” ….. 19. Mary said “John speaks English well.” ….. 20. William said to me, “I will not see Mr. Jones until Tuesday.” ….. Change into reported speech: imperatives:
1.He said to me:” Don’t make a noise.”
….. 2. She said to him :” Don’t turn left at the two blocks ahead.” ….. 3. She said to her classmate:” Don’t talk in class.” ….. 4. The teacher said to his student:” Don’t touch that new board.” ….. 5. She said to me:” Don’t believe everything your friend tells you.” ….. 6. The teacher said to his student:” Write these sentences.” ….. 7. She said to me:” behave to your parents as your friend tells you.” ….. 8. He said to us, "Run more quickly." ….. 9. The mother said to her son, “ move here, please.” ….. 10.My sister said to me, “ Open the window.” ….. 11. The teacher said to Tim, “Come into my office, please.” ….. 12. Their mother said to them, “Don’t make so much noise.” ….. 13. The traffic policeman said, “Show me your driving license, please. ….. 14. Mr. Jackson said to Tim, “Could you give me a hand, please?” ….. 15. Nam said to the taxi driver, “please turn left at the first traffic light.” ….. 16. She said to her son, “Go straight upstairs and get into bed.” ….. 17. Lan said to Tam “Please, stay home and do the homework” ….. 18. Lien said to her brother “clean your room” ….. 19.The teacher said “Please collect old books for the poor students” ….. 20. She said “don’t buy this book” ….. Change into reported speech( Wh-question) 1“Where does your father work?” The teacher asked me ….. 2. “How far is it from HCM to Vung Tau?” A tourist asked ….. 3. “How many people are there in your family?” She asked Lan ….. 4. “How long will you stay in England?” Tam’s friend asked him ….. 5. “What’s your hobby?” The teacher asked Lien ….. 6. “Why do you collect waste paper?” She asked Ba ….. 7. “When will you visit Ha Noi?” Hoa asked her parents ….. 8. “What language do ou speak?” Mrs Brown asked Thu ….. 9. “What time do school begin?” He asked Mrs Brown ….. 10. “How do you go to the airport?” his friend asked him ….. 11. “Where do you learn English?” She asked Lan ….. 12. “What do they save paper for?” Lien asked Ba ….. 13. “How much does this dress cost?” Lan asked Lien ….. 14. “How often do you wash your clothes?” Ba asked Tam ….. 15. “How do your children enjoy the trip?” She asked Mrs Lien ….. 16. “What kind of book do you read?” Thu asked Huong ….. 17. “What television program do you like best?” She asked me ….. 18. “What aspect of learning English do the students find the most difficult?” The teacher asked me ….. 19. “Where can you buy the new cartoon?” Lan asked Thu ….. 20. “When will your father leave Viet Nam for the USA?” Phong asked Lan ….. 1. “Do you enjoy reading books?” Phong asked Peter ….. 2. “Does she like sports?” Hoa asked Lan ….. 3. “Does Hoa play badminton?” Lan asked Thu ….. 4. “Do your sister and brother go to the same school?” She asked Lan ….. 5. “Do the children perfom on TV?” Her mother asked her teacher ….. 6. “Are there some oranges in the frigde?” she asked her mon ….. 7. “Will it rain tomorrow everning?” He asked his friend ….. 8. “Do you travel to school by bus ?” Tam asked Peter ….. 9. “Are Tam and Hoa late for school?” Tuan asked Lan ….. 10. “Do you need an umbrella to go out?” She asked me ….. 11. “Does Lan’s mother work for a bank?” Thu asked Long ….. 12. “Do the students know something about their new English teacher?” Phong asked Tuan ….. 13. “Does Phong’s father work in a hospital?” Thu asked Ba ….. 14. “Does our teacher ask us to clean up the room?” Phong asked Lam ….. 15. “Can you speak Chinese?” She asked me ….. 16. “Will she be here for five days?” Tam asked Thu ….. 17. “Should we keep our room warm?” Lan asked her teacher ….. 18. “May I have a look at your picture?” Lan asked Hoa ….. 19. “Do you need some help?” she asked her husbund ….. 20. “Can these athleles swim across the river ?” Phong asked Ba …..