Reported Speech Direct Speech gives the exact words someone __ Reported Speech gives the exact meaning of said. We use inverted commas in what someone said but not the exact words. We “W's a nice song,” he said. do not use inverted commas in Reported Spee | pa, He said it was a nice song. Ber “Ho © Pers ik Say is used in Direct Speech. It Is also used in Reported Speech when it is not followed bythe Tay Person the words were spoken to. “Siie won't come,” he sald. = He said (that) she wouldn't come © Tell is used in Reported Speech when itis followed by the person the words were spoken to. “She won't come,” he said to me. = Ho told me (that) she wouldn't come, ea © Ask is used in reported questions and commands or in direct questions. He said to me, “Please leave." = He asked me to leave. rose “He asked, "Have you got any money?" = Ho asked me if | had any money. pest : © We use say + to - infinitive but never sey-abeut. We use tell sb, speak/talk about instead, Eat Ann said to call her at 12.00. He told them/spokeitalked about the incident. Pa J Prese \ Prese Expressions with say say good morninglevening ete say something, say one’s prayers, says PA few words, say so, say no more, say for certain, say for sure etc Ben Expressions with tell tell the truth, tell a lie, tell (sb) the time, tell sb one’s name, tell a story, a tell sb a secret, tell sb the way, tell one from another, tell sb’s fortune, mee tell sb 50, tell the difference etc ee rem Expressions with ask ask a favour, ask the time, ask a question, ask the price etc ee “ Ten ig Fill in: say, tell or ask in the correct form. © the ce 1 Tony ...said... he enjoyed the performance. © the 2 Ian’... . for sure, but | think she's divorced Th 3. Never i me a lie again. © the 4. The teacher she was happy with our results. "hw 5 She me for a loan of £50. © the 6 Dont the secret to anybody else. "The 7 My neighbour always hello” whenever he sees me. Not 8 Please me if | lOok okay in this dress, rem 9 She the doctor how long she would have to stay in hospital. the 10 He he had never seen such a ridiculous fm before. ‘ich 11 “Of course Il help you," she tome, © Tim 12 Can you me the way to the nearest bank? 13 Don't I didn't you they were coming, 44 Mum promised 10 ..m Us a story before we go to bed. tonigt 15. | wish she'd stop favours. now 16 She stopped to a passer-by tha time, oes 17 The twins look alike. | can’t ‘one from another. reset 18 Sho me to meet her at the cinema at 8 o'clock ior) 19 remember ReP ee something, | just can't remember exactly what 20 And now | would like to ssw: @ FEW Words about this year's competition. 21 To... you the truth, this is the first time I've tasted blackberries 22 She did me her name but I can't remember it now. 23. | don't feel like arguing so we'll no more about the subject.neaning of ict words, We ported Speech, lowed by the uldn't come, oken to. “She tead. prayers, say a we ete tell a story, sb’s fortune, ssesseeeceseeees Reported Speech ‘Tete ee three types of Reported Speech: cei SS arin ms A. Statements '# Reported statements are usually introduced with say or tell. That is optional in the reported sentence. Inverted commas are omitted in Reported Speech. ‘He is rich,” Ann said. = Ann said (that) he was rich, # Personal pronouns and possessive adjectives change according to context. “Vike your car,” he said to Mary. = He told Mary that he liked her car. ‘© Tenses change as follows: Direct Speech Reported Speech Present Simple "She works hard,” he said. = He said (that) she worked hard. Present Cont. “She is working hard,” he said. = He said (that) she was working hard. Past Simple “She worked hard,” said. = He said (that) she had worked hard. Past Cont, “She was working hard,” he said. =» He said (that) she had been working hard. Future Simple “She will work hard," he said. ‘= He said (that) she would work hard. Future Cont “She will be working hard," he said. = Hl said (thal) she would be working hard. Present Perfect “She has worked hard," he said, = He said (thal) she had worked hard. Present Perf. Cont, “She has been working hard,” he said. = He said (that) she had been working hard, Past Perfect and Past Perfect Continuous do not change in Reported Speech. Past Simple changes to Past Perfect or remains the same. When the reported sentence contains a time clause, the tenses of the time clause remain unchanged. “Sho came round to miy house while | was doing my shopping," he said, = Ho said (thal) she had come/came round io his house while he was doing his shopping. ® Ifthe reported sentence is out of date, the tenses change, but If itis up to date, the tenses can remain the same. “She called last week,” he said. = He said (inal) she had called the week before (Speech reported after sho had called - out of date) He is seeing the dentist tonight,” she said, She Said he is Seeing the dentist tonight. (speech reported betore he sees the dentist - up to date) Tenses do not change in Reported Speech when: # the reporting verb (said, told etc) isin the Present, Future or Present Perfect. ‘ican't drive,” he says, = hie says (that) he can't driv. # the speaker expresses general truths, permanent states or conditions. The sun rises in the East,” the teacher said. = The teacher said (that) the sun rises in the East # the reported sentence deals with conditionals type 2itype 3, wishes or unreal past. “Iwish | was flying to Brazil,” he said. = He said (tnat) he wished he was flying to Brazil. « the speaker is reporting something immediately after it was said (up to date), “The food is delicious,” he said. = He said that) the food is delicious. (up to date) Note: Ifthe speaker expresses something which is believed to be true, the tenses may change or remain the same. Sie likes seafood,” he said. = He said (that) she likesjliked seafood. However, if the speaker expresses something which is believed to be untrue, the tenses change. ‘India is @ ‘ich country," ha said. = He said (thal) India was a rich county # Time words can change or remain the same depending on the time reference, Direct Speech Reported Speech tonight, today, this week/monthiyear =» that night, that day, that week/month/year row = then, at that time, at once, immediately now that = since yesterday, last nightiweekimonthiyear = —_the day before, the previous nightweek/monthiyear fomorrow, next week/monthiyear = the following dayithe day after, the following/next. week/month/year {wo daysimonths/years etc ago = _ two daysimonths/years etc before “The report is due in next week,” the lecturer said. = The lecturer said (that) the report was due in the fol- lowing week. fout-ot-cate reporting) “I went to a parly last night,” sho said. = She said (that) sho went to.a party last night. (up-to-date reporting) 94Reported Speech ... oa ‘© certain words change depen veer = 8 G te “He font coming tothe m arnt 1 “Will yor me if/w igo Turn the following sentences into Reported Speech. 2 “How r 3 “Did yo 4. “They will have arrived in Bali by now,” he said. EReon Gd (out-of-date reporting) ...He said they would have 5 “Will yo arrived in Ball by then.... 6 ‘Is that 2 “I've always hated the music they play at this i“ disco," he said. (out-ot date reporting) 7 ‘Why is 3. "He'll repair the car next Friday,” she said. (up-to- @ ‘Canyi date reporting) 9 “Which 4 *ilbe traveling home this time next week,” she said. Se out-of date reporting) 41 “Who 5 "He left last Monday.” she says. 12 “Doyo 43. “Why c 6 “ihaven't decided what type of car I'll buy,” he 44 “Have ‘said. (up-to-date reporting) < Bali - Indonesia | 7 its time we went out” she said me | | 8 “The earth is round,” he said. tell me 9 “When they were fishing they caught a trout,” he said. 10 "Your reports areal typed up the secretary sid (uptodate reporting) 114 "Dinosaurs are extinct,” the teacher said - 42 “Paris is a small city,” said Lucy. 49. “I've been sunbathing ail afternoon,” he said. (outot-date reporting) 44 “She looks very pretty today,” said Paul 45 “if were you, 'd enter the competition,” he said. 46 “if thoy had played woll, they'd have won," the coach said. i 47 “She doesn't seem to be enjoying herself,” he said. (up-tedate reporting). 18 “Water freezes at 0°C,” the professor said. 19 “She ought to see a doctor,’he Said... 20. “Mum is making a cake now,” said Tom. (outot-date reporting) Ture 21. "We went to Australia two years ago,” she said. (out-of-date reporting) .. n 22. “He can't possibly be serious,” Tim said. (up-to-date reporting) sm ee pel " 23. “We were watching television when we heard the news," her father said. poe 24 “lam meeting Terry tomorrow,” she said. (up-to-date reporting) 3 Hass 25 “Next time you'll have to do better than that,” my boss said. (out-of-date reporting) 3 ee coe — ent enenenena teen i 7 Does 8 Wills 9 How eee 10 Aretr a fll sto tl . ¢ ‘that --—-- “Wate She asked him what time “Plea She asked him iffwhether ‘Le. Reported Speech 1G] Turn the following sentences into Reported Speech. ill you take the dog out for a walk?” he asked me. ...He asked me tf/whether | would take the dog out for a walk... “How much money have you got?” he asked me. Did you really write this poem?” she asked Tim. How did the operation go?” they asked the doctor. ‘Will you be going on holiday next Easter?” he asked her. Is that your daughter walking along the pier, Mary?” Joan asked. “Why is he acting this way?” she asked me. “Can you let Joan know I'll be late?” she asked me. hich of these dresses suits me best?” she asked Lynn. 1085 this bicycle belong to anyone?” he asked, ho used my toothbrush?” he asked, }0 you want to join us at 6.002" he asked me. ‘Why didn't you tell me about the party?” he asked me. Have you been to York before?" she asked Sue, Indirect questions are used to ask for advice or information. They are introduced with: Could you toll me...2, Do you know...?, | wonder... | want to know..., ! doubt... etc and the verb is in the affirmative. If the indirect question starts with "I want to know ...”, “I wonder...” or “I doubt .", the question mark is omitted. Question words (what, where, who etc) or whether can be followed by an infinitive in the indirect question if the subject of the question is the speaker. Direct questions, Indirect questions “iWhere is Joan?" he asked me. ‘Do you know where Joan is? ‘Did he tell you the truth?” she asked me. She wondered iflwhether he had told me the truth, ‘What shall I do next?" he asked me, He wanted to know what he should do nextiwhat to do nex. ea Turn the following sentences into Indirect questions. Omit question marks where necessary. 1 Where are you going? (| want to know ...) .. want to know where you are going, 2 Did he steal the money? (| doubted ...) secre 4 Has she told anyone about our engagement? (He wondered ...) 4 What time does the train leave? (Could you tell me ...) 5 Who did it? ( She wondered ...) ~ § Where have you been? (He wanted to know ...) 7 Does he speak French fluently? (I wonder ..) 8 Wil she be on time? (I doubt ...) |] 3 How long has he been working here? (Do you know ...) lorted | ® Ae they moving house? (I want to know ..) com | | Le I Reported Commands/Requests/Suggestions assive Reported Commands / Requests / Suggestions are introduced with a special introductory verb (advise, ask, beg, suggest etc) (see pages 103-104) followed by a to-infinitive, an -Ing form or a that-clause depending on the introductory verb. ‘Watch out,” he said to me, = He told me to watch out. (command) ‘Please, don't move," he said tome. = He asked me not to move. (request) “Lot's play chess,” he said. = He suggested playing chess. (suggestion) “You'd better see a doctor,” he said. = He suggested that I (should) see a docior. (suggestion) 1014Reported Speech . Turn the following sentences from Direct to Reported Speech. G 1. “Put out your cigarettes please!” he said to us. ..He asked us to put out our cigarettes. Intro: 2 ‘Wipe your feet on the mat!” mother said, eee 3. “Please forgive me!” she said. .... ae agree 4 “Could you babysit for me tonight?” he said to me. ema 5 “You shouldn't eat so much meat,” she said to me. offer 6 “Be here on time in future,” Tom's boss said. i promi 7. “Could you pass me the salt?” Barry said to her. . ates 8 “Let’s buy some new curtains!" Sally said a - si ae 9 “You'd better go to bed early,” Henry said. 10 “Don't be horrible to your lite sister!” his father said, Pr advis allow i ask date. will/shall would, can ~ could (present reference)/would be able to (future reference), may = es) might/could, shall should (asking for advice) / would (asking for information) / offer (expressing on offers), must must/had to (obligation) (* “must” remains the same when it expresses possibilty can or deduction), needn't = didn’t need to / didn’t have to (present reference) / wouldn't have to (future reference). Would, could, used to, mustn't, should, might, ought to and had better remain unchanged in Reported Speech. Direct Speech Reported Speech lowit ‘He said, “! will always love you.” = He said (that) he would always love me. order He said, “I can't helo you.” = He said (that) he couldn't helo me. err He said, “We can come soon.” = He said (that) they would be able to come soon. remi He said, “tt may snow.” = Ho sald (thal) ft might snow. urge He said, “What time shall we eave?’ = He asked what time we would leave, (information) warn He said, “Shall buy aed one?” = He asked (me) it he should buy @ red one. (advice) want He sald, "Shall help you?” = He offered to help me. (offer) He sald, “You must toll the th.” = He said (that) had to tel the tuth, (obligation) =a He sald, “She must have got fost. = He said (that) she must have got lot. (deduction) a He sald, “They should try a fie harder.” = He said (tha) they should try a litte harder. Ena He sard, “She had better pay me back.” = He said (that) she had better pay him back sti He said, “You needn't huny.” = He said (that) | dcin't have tojdidn’t need to huny. He said, “You needn't come to work on Friday.” = He said (that) ! wouldn't have to go fo work on Friday. ces P insi dg Turn the following sentences into Reported Speech. os 1. She said, “You needn't pay until Christmas.” ..She eald (that) I wouldn't have to pay until Christmas. agre 2. She said, ‘When shall we let them know?” 3 boa 3. She said, ‘Shall | carry your suitcase” nt lai 4. She said, “I can't play chess very well.” com 5. She said, "We must finish the work today.” den 6 She said, "You needn't wear formal clothes.” a exc 7 She said, "You should take more exercise.” «an. exp 8 She said, “Shall | get you an aspirin?’ ee ~ info 9 She said, “Tony must have missed his bus. Se 10. She said, "We'll go to the zoo tomorrow.” ane pra 11 She said, "I may take up skiing.” oa 412. She said, "What shall | buy him for his birthday?” en oo 13 She said, "They won't arrive on time.” eer Fal 14 She said, “They needn't be at the meeting next week, 102Dut of nay = sing ity ain. ry. riday. mas. im tise + sb + to-int allow ask eg command encourage loti Instruct tvte sb odor permit remind age van vant sccuse sb of + -ing form ‘apologise for ‘tim (to) toast about complain to sb about any insist on suggest agree + that-clause boast iam complain ey ‘exclaim plein inform sb sromise suggest ‘plain to sb + how Direct Speech “Yes, Iii come with you. “Tell me everything!" “Wout you ike me to carry it?” “TN study more." "No, 1 won't come with you "Behave yoursell oF If punish you.” "heard her say that.” "You should take a coat “You can use my phone.” “Please, put it avray.” “Please, please help me, Fires ‘Go ahead, phone her.” "You mustn't eat sweets “insert your card and wait forthe ‘machine to open.” “Would you like to come to my house?" “Sit down immediate.” “You may speak now.” “Don't forget to pay the bil.” “Finish your work.” *Don't touch that switch.” “Hi tke you to go out You broke the vase.” “Yim sony | upset you. Yes, | lied to her.” “Lam better than you. “You never tay up." “No, | abt steal the car.” “You must wear warm clothes," ‘Lets go to the theatre.” "Yes, that isa beaut hat” "fm a bailfant dentist." "know the answer.” You never listen to me.” “Te never spoken io her. “its wonderful!” i's an easy recipe fo follow.” "You will be called for an interview. "I won't fe to you again.” "You ought to take the other road.” “This is how you make i.” ee ay Ob 002 ta Ra seratsack. vuvevaaye Reported Speech He agreed to come with me. He demanded to be told everything. He offered to carry it. He promised to study mare, He refused to come with me. He threatened to punish me if didn't behave mysorr He claimed to have heard hor say that. He advised me to take a coat. He allowed me to use his phone. He asked me to put it away. He begged me to help him. ‘He commanded the soldiers to fire, ‘He encouraged me to phone jie. Ho forbade me to eat sweets. He instructed me to insert my card and walt {or the machine to open, He invited me to go to bis house. He ordered me to sit down imrrediatly. He permitted me to speak Ho reminded me to pay the bil [He urged me to finish my work He warned me not to touch that switch ‘He wanted me to go out, He accused me of breaking the vaso, He apologised for upsetting/having upset me He admitted (to) tying/having lied to trer, He boasted about being better than me. le complained to me about my never tidying up. He denied stealing/having stolen the car. He insisted on meimy wearing warm clothes. He suggested going to tho theatre. ‘He agreed that was a beautiol hat Ho boasted that he was a brillant dentist He claimed that he knew the answer. ‘He complained that | never listened to him He denied that ne had ever spoken to her. He exclaimed that it was wonder. He explained that was an easy recipe to follow. He informed me that / would be calles for an interviow. He promised that he wouldn't lie to me again Ha suggested that | take the other road. He explained to me how to make i 103-4Reported Speech . Introductory verb Direct Speech" a Reported Speech h ‘How can she reach = He wondered how she could reach wonder wherefwhat He asked himsel, why/how + clause the top?” the top. - (when the subject of the He askod himseft, Where is Joan?” = He wondered where Joan was Inroductory verb is not He asked himsett, “Why is sho ening?” = He wondered why she was crying. the same as tho subject He asked himsol, ‘Whats she doing?” = He wondered what she was dong. ‘nthe reported question) i wonder + whether + He asked himsel, “Shai /buy that car” = He wondered whether to buy tate ‘to-nf or clause. = He wondered whether re should buy telex. wonder where/what/ He asked himsell, Where am ! going?” = Ho wondered where he was gor, how + toxnt ‘He asked himsel, “What should / tell hor?” = He wondered what he shoul tol he. {when the subject ofthe He asked himsel, “How can Ix?” = He wondered how to fx t infntve isthe same as the subject of the verb) UgJS First write an appropriate introductory verb, then report the following sentences. . 1 *Tilbe home earty.” :promise... He promiced to be home early. 2 "Press the button first d 3 “I didn't copy John’s work 4 “He never tells the truth. = 5 ‘I'm 0 good at maths 6 "She's so beautifull 7 “Peter is unable to attend the meeting tomorrow, 8 “No, | won't tell you what happened. e 9 “Ithink you should go home” 10 “That's how you fix it 11 *You really ought to go home. his is how | began my cai 13. “Yes, | told them everything, 14 “I'm sorry | shouted, 15. “You lied to me. 16 “I'd like you to carry the bag,” 17 “Don't forget to ask Janet.” 18 “Don't touch this wire. 19 “You may go now." 20 “Come on, try it again! 21. “She really must attend more frequently.” 22 “Would you like to go to the theatre? 23: “You mustn't talk during the exam,” 24 “Go ahead, enter the race! 25 “Run immediately! 26 “Please, please tell me the truth!” 27. “James never told me he was working undercover, 28 “You can take my car, 29 “I won't do it again. 30 “Give me the money or I'l shoot you. 31 “Would you like me to help? 32 "Give me everything : B 33. “I'm sorry | was late.” 34. “Yes, he is very handsome. 35. “I know that musician well 36 “Please, explain once more. 37 “You are never on time. PicsWreach was. : crying. sdoing, Ly that car, d buy that car, + going. td tol her, early, . Reported Speech Everyday conversations and dialogues are a mixture of statements, commands and questions. To report these we use: and, as, adding that, and he/she added that, explaining that, because, but, singe, 80, and then he/she went on to say, while, then etc or the introductory verb in the present participle form. Exclamations such as: Oh!, Ouch!, Oh no! etc are omitted in Reported Speech. f Reporting conversations or dialogues t t Direct Speech Reported Speech "Oh, its a lovely evening. Shall we go = He said that it was a lovely evening and suggested going fora walk?” he said, fora walk. “Toan't wear fi,” she sald, “It's too tight.” = She said that she couldn't wear it because it was too tight. ‘Let's take a taxi,” he said. “Iwant to = ‘He suggested that they should take a taxi, explaining rive on time.” that he wanted to arrive on time, Exclamations - “Yes/No” short answers - Question tags ‘ Exclamations are replaced in Reported Speech with exclaim, thank, wish, say, ery out in pain etc, give an exclamation of surprise/horror/disgust/delight etc. The exclamation mark becomes a full stop. Exclamatory words such as Ohl, Eek!, Wow!, Ohi, Oh dear!, Well! etc are omitted in Reported Speech. “Aggh!” she said at the sight of the syringe. = She gave an exclamation of horror at the sight ofthe syringe. * YesiNo short answers are expressed in Reported Speech with subject + appropriate auxillary verb or subject + appropriate introductory verb. “Will you tell me?” he said. ‘No," she said. = He asked her if she would tell him but she said she wouldn't. or He asked her if she would tel him but sho refused. © Question tags are or want to retain their effect. fed in Reported Speech. An appropriate introductory verb can be used if we he is stil at work, isn't she?” he said. = He wondered if she was stil at work 15 Turn the following conversations into Reported Speech using special introductory verbs. A “Carter, when are you taking your holidays this year?” said the manager. ‘Actually, 've already been on holiday, sir. Don't you remember? | went on safari in Kenya,” said Carter. “Oh yes, of course. You went in March, didn't you?" “That's correct, sir,” said Carter. “Did you enjoy it?” the manager asked. “Well, | didn't manage to see many animals. It was very disappointing,” Carter replied, “Have you got any plans to go back there?” the manager said “Well, yes, actualy I've already booked tickets for next year. I'm going in February. | think it will be a better time for seeing the animals, "So, welll be looking for a new accountant then, if you come face to face with a lion," said the manager. The manager asked Carter when he was taking his holidays that year. Let's spend the weekend in Scotland," said Andrea. “We can find a cheap bed and breakfast in the Highlands." “And just what are we going to do all weekend with nothing but sheep for company!" Cathy said, “til teach you to ski,” said Andrea. Andrea suggested epending 105-4Reported Speech . a © “James, have you written to the University of Madrid yet?" Mr Mills said \ “No, P'm sorry," said James. “I haven't had time.” “There's no point in apologising to me, James,” said Mr Mills. "You see, you must apply because thy ti thk places tery tacky et ‘Te thing Is that 'm affaid | won't pass my Spanish exam,” said James. ‘s “Well, have you been working hard” said Mi Ml a “Yes, I have," said James, “but I'm much better at French, and | had hoped to apply to Paris." al *Yes; i's true you are better at French,” said Mr Mis. "If | put your name down for the Sorbonne, will you write tonight?” “i ‘Yes sir, I'l write as soon as | get hame,” James promised. Mr Mills aeked James if he ae ‘© We capitalise the first word of the quoted sentence. The full stop, the question mark, the excla- ‘mation mark and the comma come inside the inverted commas. The comma comes outside the inverted commas only when “he said/asked” precedes the quoted sentence. “She went out, "he said. He said, “She went out.” “She,” he said, “went out.” We do not use a comma after the question mark. “Can I speak to you?” | asked. but: | asked, "Can I speak to you?” ‘® When the subject is a pronoun, it comes before the reporting verb (said, asked etc) but when the subject is a noun, It often comes afer “said”, “asked” etc at the end or in the middle of the quoteé sentence. “He moved house,” she said. “He moved house,” said Sarah. “He,” said Sarah, “moved house.” but: She/Sarah said, "He moved house.” (not: Said-Saraks “He moved house.) © Each time the speaker changes, we normally start a new paragraph. ly Rewrite the following as a conversation, Mind the punctuation. A Stephen denied having got them lost and refused to take responsibilty for their situation. Catherine accused him of not knowing how to read @ map, and threatened to leave him if he didn’t get them out of the mess. Stephen complained that she always made him do all the work. Catherine apologised for not helping but begged him to do something, adding that she didn't want to spend the night in the open. Stephen promised that they would find somewhere to stay, and urged her to keep calm. He eventually asked her to help him with the map read- ing. She laughed and suggested that perhaps he should try holding the map the right way up. ..“it's not my fault we got lost,” Stephen sai, ‘The diver boasted about having found a shipwreck full of treasure on the ocean floor. His friend accused him of lying as that part of the sea had been explored thoroughly, yet the diver stil insisted, claiming that only he had searched that particular area. Then his friend went on to tell him that if thet was the case, he should notify the authorities as soon as possible in order to lay claim to the treasure, ‘She warned him that if he failed to do this someone else might claim the treasure for themselves. 10, was at this stage that the diver admitted that the wreck wasn't that old and that the treasure consisted 1 of Monopoly money! ..."! have found 2 ee 8 14 15 106ply early to Paris.” eexcla- side the ut,” he question when the the quoted oved His friend til insisted, that if that ie treasure. selves. It 2 consisted . Reported Speech © The bare infinitive form of the subjunctive is used after certain verbs and expressions to give emphasis. These are: advise, ask, demand, insist, propose, recommend, request, suggest, It Is essential It is imperative, It is Important, It is necessary, Its vital followed by (that) + subject. In itish English we normally use "should + simple form” instead of the bare infinitive form of the ‘subjunctive. tis vital (thet) you deliver the parcel today. (less usual) Its vita that you should deliver the parcel today. (more usual) 198 Rewrite the following sentences using the words in brackets. | would eat nt the fh, he sald. suages) He Suggested that | (should) eat: only the foh Let's go to the beach,” he said. (propose) zs Why not paint the room blue?" said Dad. (recommend). Please bring me a cup af tea," she said. (request). "You must do your homework.” said Mr Smith. (insist) ip Turn the following dialogue into Reported Speech. Joan: Mmm, I'm really going to enjoy this sandwich. 'm so hungry. | haven't eaten anything since breakfast. Are you sure you don't want anything? Geottrey: Yes. I've eaten too much already today. | can't eat another thing Joan: Why not just have a glass of milk then? Geottrey: Good idea. Joan: | really enjoyed the visit to the aquarium this morning, What shall we do this afternoon? Geoffrey: Let's go to the folk museum. It looks very interesting, Joan: Yes, but don't forget we have to be back at the hotel by six Geottrey: We definitely have enough time, don't worry. Joan; Ohno! | can't find my purse. | must have dropped it in the car park Geoffrey: I'l go back and look for iti you like Joan said that she was going to enjay her sandwich because. go Turn the following sentences into Reported Speech using special introductory verbs. 1 “Don't go near the bull” ...She warned me not to go near the bull. 2 “What a brilliant idea!” 3 “ll definitely take you to the park tomorrow.” 4 “Let’s have the wedding in the spring.” 5 Fees plosso dont il my fates whet happened” 6 7 8 "You are always lat 11m sorry | wasn't there when you needed me.” "You switched the reports, didn’t you?” 9 “No, | won't lend you the money.” 10 “You can't go to the party tonight.” . 11. “Shall | hang out the washing? 12 “Don't forget to send Mum a birthday card.” 18 “This is how you switch on the machine.” 14 “I'm the best tennis player in the club.” 18 “Go ahead, propose to her.” 07-4Reported Speech . a Turn the following text into Direct Speech. Danie! asked the bank manager for a loan. The bank manager asked him exactly what he wanted the money for. Daniel explained that he wanted to set up his own cleaning business. The bank manager agreed that it was a good idea but urged him to be very careful before investing a lot of money. Daniel admitted that he'd never had his own business before. The bank manager apologised for being unable to promise Daniel a loan immediately. He suggested that Daniel write a business plan and come back ine week. Daniel agreed to return the following Thursday. .."/ was wondering if it, was possible for mes apply for a loan,” Daniel sald to the bank Manager ennnnumenunnnnnnninnnsinn aa) Rewrite the following sentences in Reported Speech. 1. “I'm learning French,” he said. “I'm going to Paris for my holidays.” He said he was learning French, adding that he was going to Paris for hie holidays... | 2 “Can you take the dog for a walk?" he sald to her. ‘I'm busy.” 3. “You shouldn't smoke,” she said. “I's bad for your health.” 4. "Can | borrow your pen, please?” he said to her. “I need to waite something,” 5 "Please con't talk,” said the teacher. "This is a test 6 “Why don't you tum off the TV?” she said to him. “You aren't watching it.” 7 *Come to our house tonight, Mary,” he said. “Jim wants to see you.” 8 “Have you read your newspaper?” he asked her. “I want to look at it.” 9 “The baby should be asleep,” she said. “It’s ten o'clock 10. “I don't want any more cake,” she said. “I've had enough.” 14. "Don’t play near the road,” their mother said. “I's too dangerous.” 12 “Iike Susan,” he said. “She's very friendly,” 13 4 15 16 7 18 19 ‘Im teaching Jane's class,” she said. “She's on holiday this week.” “Sarah woUld like to have the house,” he said. “She's lived here a long time.” “You could become famous, June,” he said. "You're a very good singer.” “Are you going to take the job?” he asked her. “Or will you wait for a better one? ‘Can you phone Julie?” she asked me. “I heard she has had a fight with Mark, zi ‘Do you know when May will be back?" she asked. “She's been away all week.” .. 4 “Do you think we should try this new restaurant tonight?” he asked his wife. “I've heard its very }ood.” anyone phones,” she said, “tell them | won't be here until tomorrow.” ''d love to go to Venice,” she said, "I've never been there.” ‘Don't ask Simon how to use the computer,” she said, "He doesn't know a thing about them.” 23 “I must go now,” said Samantha, “or | might miss the bus. — 24 “I'm somty didn't phone you yesterday,” said Charlotte. “I had to visit my aunt.” .. & Complete the sentences using the words in bold. Use two to five words. 1 “You should go to the dentist Tina,” he said. advised He ..advieed Tina to go... to the dentist 2 “Try to remember your books tomorrow,” she said. urged = She our books the next day. Db r08sess. Reported Speech 3 “You took my pencill” Mark said to Mandy. of Mark .. his pencil 4 Dont forget to take your keys,” said Dad. ited the me Dad 008 seesnee MY KEYS. nanager J § ‘Ihate the English weather.” said Celine. Daniel about Celine the English weather. rable to "You must have another piece of apple pie, Laura,” said Grandad ack in @ on Grandad piece of apple pie. “me to 4 7 “iii never let you down,” lan told Elizabeth. . Elizabeth down. promised lan "You never put the cap on the toothpaste, John,” said Mary. complained Mary im the best-looking boy in the class,” said Greg the cap on the toothpaste. that Greg the best-looking boy in the class. 10 “Would you like to come to lunch next Friday?” Bill said to me. invited Bill : . a the following Friday. 11 ‘Idid not eat the biscuits,” said Alex. eating NEE ames asi sesanaiesie tHe DiSCUIts. {2 ‘Let's go out for dinner,” said Amanda, going Amanda. for dinner, 18 "You must not touch these ornaments,” said Lisa to us to isa .. the ornaments. 14 “He knows where the stolen paintings are,” said Sue. ciaimed Sue the stolen paintings were 18 “You may now kiss the bride,” said the priest to David. permission The priest the bride, 46 “Don't drive the car, the brakes aren't working,” Dad said to me. not Dad ... the car because the brakes weren't working, ff ‘its.a boy!" said the midwife, exclaimed — The midwife .. “ a boy, 18 ‘Please, please don't hurt me,” she cried not she her. {8 ‘Do give me the money!" she said to me, urged she sz the money "Yas, | think you are right to complain,” said Lorna to me. agreed Lorna a to complain Please leave me alone,” Ciare said to them, asked Clare . alone “Im aomy | ht your fesings, Jane, sld hurting | her feelings. Ok, it was me. | tore Mum's new dress,” she said having She .. Mum's new dress. ‘Call an ambulance immediately!” said Bob to the passer-by. to Bob .. an ambulance immediately. "Would you like me to do the washing up?” said Dan offered Dan .. the washing up. ‘No, | won't go to the party with you,” said Lena. refused Lena the party with me. “You can use my credit card,” Jake said to me. me Jake sang arn his credit card, | 28 ‘Go ahead, join the expedition,” he said to her encouraged He ... | 29 “Go away or I'll ose my temper,” he said to me. the expedition, his He : : if didn’t go away. | 30 “Yes, I'll paint the bathroom,” said Catherine. i agreed Catherine en . the bathroom, 109-4Reported Speech dae Find the word which should not be in the sentence. 1 He claimed that to have met the Queen of Spain. 1 | that 2. Sophia wanted to know what time did they returned home the previous night. [2 3. The players complained of to the coach about having to play in the hail 3 4. Margaret promised to will be careful with the money given to her. a 5 The boy asked to his mother if he could play with his friends. 5 6 He said about that he was feeling under the weather. 6 7. She said she was ready to go, but adding that the taxi was waiting 7a 8 The manager told us do not to misuse office equipment. BE 9 Did he tell to you what happened? 9 10 She demanded that to be given his name and address. [10 | 11 They suggested to buying her a nice wedding present. 14 12 Itis important that he to attend the conference 12, 18. He told me that | would not have had to leave early the next day. 43 44. Sho apologised for having keeping us waiting 14 a 15. Jack wondered whether that to go ahead with his pian 15 16 He asked me it he could use my computer and | said ne could to. 16 17 The manager insisted that we are put an advertisement in the papers. 17 18 Do you know what time do the childten finish school? 18 19 My sister encouraged me how to try once more. 19 20 They accused him of having been falsified the documents. a) Oral) Development 7. Jn pairs, students look at the first picture and make up a short dialogue based on the situation given, Next, a pair of students act out the dialogue while the rest of the class take notes. The students report the conversation. Do the same with the other picture. Last month Monica and Philip went on a cruise. Sharon met her uncle last Monday. What could What could they have been talking about? they have been talking about? Pi