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1 “Tm visiting Greece,” says Angela. (up-to-date reporting) ».Angela says she’s visiting Greece. Ive never been to Paris before,” said John. (out-of-date POrtNg) im taking my diving test next week,” she said : uptoae Feportng) “don't speak Spanish,” said Sarah... “My house is not far from the town centre,” he says. “Water boils at 100°C,” he said. “Australia is a very big country,” he said. “if 1 see him, live him to the party," sald Mary. (outot cate reporting). “Iwas locking the car when a traffic warden turned up,” she said. “I'm not going on holiday next week," he said. (up-to-date reporting) “Ive writtan five letters this moming,” said Eddy. (up-to-date reporting) “| saw a really bad car accident last night," he said to me. “i met David while | was working in Manchester,” she sai. “1 S06 you later tonight.” she said to him. (outot-date roporing) 's time you got a job,” his mother sald to him. you had studied harder, you would have passed your exam,” the teacher said to Tom. “if were rich, | would buy a mansion in Beverly Hills.” she Said... “He doesn't really ike his new job,” said Theresa. “I won't be home late,” she said to her husband, (outa. date reporting) “Ive been living here for five years,” she said, (ou-o-date reporting) Bssisasssisoorvoae q Reported Speech 1B turn the following sentences from Direct to Reported Speech. 1 Don't run down the corridors, please,” he said to us. ..He asked us not to run down the corde 2 “May I leave the room, please?” said the student. E 3 “Let's turn on the television,” said Paul... 4 “Soldiers! Stand to attention!” said the Major. 5 “Can you open the window?” she said to me. 6 7 8 8 ° "Shall we go ice-skating on Saturday?” said Miles. “Don't touch the statue!” he said to Us... “Shall we go camping this summer?" said my brother. “Let's have a picnic tomorrow,” said John. ... “You'd better go to bed now,” he said to the children. [EE Lurn ine tollowing sentences into Reported Speech, 1. He said, “Shal | carry your bags?" ..He offered to carry my bags. 2 He said, “She needn't see the report. mea 3 He said, “Il pick you up at 4 o'clock: 4 He said, “You should get away for a whl 5 He said, “Kevin may need your help later.” 6 7 8 9 He said, “You must control your feelings.” He said, “You need to let me know tomorrow. He said, “She had better not say that again.” He said, “We must be cousins.” ...... 10 He said, “I can run faster than you.” . 11. He said, “I can meet you next week.” 12 He said, “Who shall! go to for help?” .... fe said, ‘Where shall we go to eat tonight?” 14 He said, “Shall | lend you the money?" .... 1. "You took my bag, didn't you?” accuse... She accused me of taking her 2 "Ill bring my homework tomorrow.” : < 3. "Get out of the room now!” 4 “The train leaves at 6 o'clock.” 5. “Don't forget to make a dental appointment.” 6 7 8 9 “Please, please help me!” "You must give us a call when you get back!" ‘won't help you.” “Would you like to go out with us?” 10 “if you do that again, Il punish you.” 11. “I didn't break the vase!” 42. “Willthe rain ever stop?” 13. “First turn this knob, then fick the switch.” 44 “Yes, you're right.” 15 “What about going for a walk?” 16 “You should go on a diet.” 17 "You mustn't touch the camera.” 18 “Don't cross the road without looking both ways.” 19. "Would you lke me to water your plants?” 20 “Yes, it was me who broke the teapot.” 21 “itis aiffcult situation, you see.” “Imet the Queen once, you know.” 23 “You always leave the bathroom in a mess!" 24 “You may use the fax machine whenever you 25 “You must stay until5 o'clock every day!” 26 “Give me the money!” 27 “I crossed the Atlantic single-handed.” 28 “You may call me by my first name.” 29 “Please, empty all the ashtrays before you leave the room.” 30. “Cease fre!” 31 “Go on, tell us what's on your mind.” 32 “I lke you to cook dinner tonight.” 33. “I'm sony | spol the surprise party.” 34 “Sure, 'd be glad to lend a hand.” Ri never lat uns drum anain ®

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