1.

Fill in say or tell in the correct tense:

a. They ______________ on the news that everyone survived.
b. Come on. _______________ me everything.
c. You know what they _________________ about Bankok, don't you?
d. Mummy! The teacher _________________ a rude word in class today.
e. I hate the way she keeps __________________ me what to do.

10 p

2. Complete the sentences in reported speech using the most
appropriate reporting verb. Note the change of pronouns in some
sentences.


a. "Lets go for a pizza!
b. "Don't be angry with me!"
c. "Don't drink and drive!"
d. "Don't give yourself up!
e. Dont forget to bring the photo to class!
10 p

3. Turn the sentences into indirect speech making all the necessary
changes:
a. I am reading now, he said.
b. We like your house, they said.
c. I have never seen such a beautiful castle, she said
d. Could you sign this book? he asked me.
e. What shall I do with your ticket? he asked.

30 p

4. Read the following text and rewrite it into Reported Speech:
'I am so sorry for you,' she said, 'but my brothers are going back to Eton
tomorrow, and then, if you behave yourself, no one will annoy you.'
'It is absurd asking me to behave myself,' he answered, 'quite absurd. I must
rattle my chains, and groan through keyholes, and walk about at night, if that
is what you mean. It is my only reason for existing.'
'It is no reason at all for existing, and you know you have been very wicked.
Mrs. Umney told us that you had killed your wife.'

40 p


10 points for granted