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Direct speech and reported

speech
Ex. 1 Turn into reported speech.

1 “It’s hot” Tom said that

2 “I have done my homework.” Tom said that

3 “I will give you a book” Tom said that

4 “Do you smoke?”. Tom asked me if

5 “Where does Bob live?” Tom asked me where

6 “ Jane has not arrived yet” Tom told us that

7 "I’m very worried” Tom told us that

8 “I want to go away”. Tom told us that

9 “You should eat less.” The doctor told me that

10 “Don’t shout” The teacher told me

Ex 2 Turn into direct speech.

1 Mary said she was very tired. Mary said:" "


2 The teacher told the boys to open their books. The teacher said to
the boys: " "

3 Tom's mother told him not to eat any icecream. Tom's mother said to
Tom: " "

4 My friend said that he was going skiing at the weekend. My friend said:
" at the weekend."

5 Bob's mates told the teacher that Bob was ill that day. Bob's mates
said: "Teacher, today"

6 Mary told Jane she would help her . Mary said to Jane:" "

7 I said I would have bought a new car if I had had the money. I said: "
"

8 My father told me to look for a job if I wanted more money . My


father said:" "

9 Tim wrote to his brother that their cat had died that day. Tim wrote to
his brother: " "

10 The teacher informed the students that the break lasted ten
minutes. The teacher said to the students:" "
Ex. 3 Turn the following questions into reported
speech.
1 "Where do you live?" Mary asked
Tom .

2 "How are you going to travel to Italy?" Mary asked


Tom .

3 "Why did you buy that book?" Mary asked


Tom

4 "What's the time?" Mary asked


Tom

5 "Who helped you with your work?" Mary asked


Tom .

EX. 4 Choose the right option

1I her not to disturb me.

2 My friend never me about his plans.

3 The teacher that we had to study harder.

4 Don't me what I have to do.

5 He didn't why he was late.

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