REPORTED SPEECH

Introductory Verbs

a. Rewrite the sentences indirect speech with the appropriate introductory verbs.
ADVISE REFUSE DENY OFFER SUGGEST AGREE APOLOGISE THREATEN BEG
ACCUSE
1 Yes, Ill be happy to help you

2 Would you like me to open the window?

3 No, I wont lend you any money.

4 Hand over your money or Ill shoot you.

5 You should see a doctor.

6 Please, please stop shouting so loudly.

7 You stole my handbag.

8 Im sorry I was rude to you.

9 No, I didnt break the window.

10 Lets go out for a walk.

b. Rewrite the sentences using indirect speech beginning as shown.

1 Im sorry I broke you favorite vase, said Peter.
Peter apologized

2 Id like you to have dinner with my family, Ann said. Ann invited
.

3 You should take a sleeping bag with you., Meg said to Bob. Meg advised ..

4 Please dont reveal my plans to anyone. said Meg to Kathy. Meg asked
.

5 Why dont we have a picnic?, said Marianne.

Marianne suggested

Reported Questions

c. Rewrite the sentences using indirect speech

beginning as shown.

1 Where does he go?

She asked

2 Do you buy a new pair of shoes before winter?

He asked me

3 Do you play handball at school?

He asked me

4 Are you asking for help?

He asked me

5 When is your test?

She asked me

6 Why do you drive so fast?

He asked me

7 What are you painting?

He asked me

8 Why are you crying?

He asked me

9 Do you catch the train at 6 oclock?

She asked me ..

10 Will you visit New York next month?

She asked us ..

11 Were you free last night?

He asked me ..

12 Are you going to Madrid now?

He asked me ..

13 Is this your younger brother?

He asked me

14 Did you know Steve a year ago?

She asked me .

Statement, Questions, Orders

d. Rewrite the sentences using indirect speech beginning as shown.
1

Take me to see the manager!

Ted told them _________________________________________________________________

Leave the room, Martin! Out!

The teacher ordered ____________________________________________________________

3

Don`t shout at me, please!

Ann begged them ______________________________________________________________

Shall I open the window for you?

Tina offers ____________________________________________________________________

I have locked the front door but I can`t find my keys. Bill admits _________________________
______________________________________

No! I am not going to the disco with you!

I refuse ______________________________________________________________________

Where did you take them?

He wonders ___________________________________________________________________

What is she doing?

She wants to know _____________________________________________________________

How often does John go to concerts?

They asked me ________________________________________________________________

10 Why did you ask that?

They inquire __________________________________________________________________
11 Where were they taken?
I want to know ________________________________________________________________
12 Do you know where they live?
He asks him __________________________________________________________________
13 What country are you from?
He asks Jane _________________________________________________________________
14 Is his father in hospital?
She wanted to know ____________________________________________________________
15 Did he come in time?
He inquired ___________________________________________________________________
16 Will you go to the post office instead of me?
She asked her son _____________________________________________________________
17 Where have you put your bag?
She wanted to know ____________________________________________________________
18 Don`t cross that street here!
The policeman told me __________________________________________________________
19 Was the house built in the 17th century?
She wondered ________________________________________________________________
20 Why didn`t you help him?
She asks me __________________________________________________________________
21 Did you blow out all the candles?
She asks Tom _________________________________________________________________
22 How many glasses of beer did he drink?
She wants to know______________________________________________________________