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Reported speech: commands / requests Unit 5

A. Rewrite the commands and requests in reported speech.

1. “You mustn’t smoke in the library.” He ordered us
.
2. “Stop laughing.” The teacher told us .
3. “Please, help me.” She begged me .
4. “Don’t shout at me.” Mum warned me .
5. “Sit down and be quiet.” The teacher told us .
6. “Don’t forget to order the book.” He reminded me
.
7. “Please, switch off your mobile phones in the classroom.”
The teacher ordered us .
8. “Be careful! The water is boiling.” Mum warned me
because .
9. “Don’t take your coat off.” My mum told me
.
10. “Make me some tea, please.” Sarah asked me
.

B. Rewrite the sentences in reported speech. Use the correct form of the verbs from
the box.

warn • advise • order • offer • remind • try to persuade

1. “Wait here until I come.” My mother
.
2. “Would you like me to help you, Sophie?” Larry
.
3. “Don’t forget to thank James for the book.” She
.
4. “You should see a doctor, Helen.” I
.
5. “Careful, keep the door closed.” My teacher
.
6. “Please, stay for dinner, Kim.” Lucas
.
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