1. Report the following sentences.

"Who took my English book?" – he asked.

He wanted to know .........................................................................................................................

"Where does Helen live?" – asked Maria.

She asked me...................................................................................................................................

"Are you reading anything now?" – Molly asked Ben.

Molly asked Ben..............................................................................................................................

"Have you ever ridden a horse?" – My friend asked.

My friend asked ..............................................................................................................................

My father flew to Dallas last year."

Robert said.......................................................................................................................................

“I don’t like seafood.”

Rick said.........................................................................................................................................
C. Report the COMMANDS and REQUESTS.

1. “Don’t go out alone in the dark.”

Daddy..............................................................................................................................................

2. „Please, buy some milk for me.”

My grandma ....................................................................................................................................

3. „You shouldn’t wear that skirt for school.”

My Dad told me...............................................................................................................................

D. Rewrite the sentences using a suitable reporting verb from the list. Make all the necessary
changes.

inquire threaten ask promise remind refuse encourage accuse

1. “ If you don’t leave the room immediately, I’ll call the police.”
Mrs. Davidson ____________________________________________

2. “ I’ll phone you as soon as I have news about Richard’s state of health.”
Paul _____________________________________________________

3. “No, I will not speak to Tom.”

Laura ____________________________________________________

4. “Would you mind not smoking in the room?”

Sally _____________________________________________________

5. “ Don’t forget to buy the tickets for next Saturday’s concert.”

Melissa ___________________________________________________

6. “ Why did you replace our director?”

Mr. Williams _____________________________________________