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Reported Statements Mixed Exercise

Change this direct speech into reported speech:


1.
He works in a bank
She said __________________________________________
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2.
We went out last night
She told me _______________________________________
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3.
Im coming!
She said __________________________________________
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4.
I was waiting for the bus when he arrived
She told me _______________________________________
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5.
Id never been there before
She said __________________________________________
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6.
I didnt go to the party
She told me _______________________________________
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7.
Lucyll come later
She said __________________________________________
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8.
He hasnt eaten breakfast
She told me _______________________________________
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9.
I can help you tomorrow
She said __________________________________________
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10.
You should go to bed early
She told me _______________________________________
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11.
I dont like chocolate
She told me _______________________________________
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12.
I wont see you tomorrow
She said __________________________________________
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13.
Shes living in Paris for a few months
She said __________________________________________
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14.
I visited my parents at the weekend
She told me _______________________________________
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15.
She hasnt eaten sushi before
She said __________________________________________
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16.
I hadnt travelled by underground before I came to
London
She said __________________________________________
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17.
They would help if they could
She said __________________________________________
_________________
18.
Ill do the washing-up later
She told me _______________________________________
_________________
19.
He could read when he was three
She said __________________________________________
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20.
I was sleeping when Julie called
She said __________________________________________
Reported Yes / No Questions: Present Simple
Change the direct questions into reported questions
:
1.
Is John at home?
She asked me if ___________________________________
_______________
2.
Am I late?
She asked me if ___________________________________
_______________
3.
Is it cold outside?

She asked me if ___________________________________


_______________
4.
Are they in Paris?
She asked me if ___________________________________
_______________
5.
Does Julie drink tea?
She asked me if ___________________________________
_______________
6.
Do you like chocolate?
She asked me if ___________________________________
_______________
7.
Do they own a flat?
She asked me if ___________________________________
_______________
8.
Does David go to the cinema often?
She asked me if ___________________________________
______________
Reported Questions
Change these direct questions into reported speech:
1.
Where is he?
She asked me ______________________________________
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2.
What are you doing?
She asked me ______________________________________
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3.
Why did you go out last night?
She asked me ______________________________________
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4.
Who was that beautiful woman?
She asked me ______________________________________
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5.
How is your mother?
She asked me ______________________________________
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6.
What are you going to do at the weekend?
She asked me ______________________________________
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7.

Where will you live after graduation?


She asked me ______________________________________
________________
8.
What were you doing when I saw you?
She asked me ______________________________________
________________
9.
How was the journey?
She asked me ______________________________________
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