…REPORTED SPEECH: MIXED FORMS

Rewrite the sentences into reported speech. Use the verbs in brackets.

1.“Why don’t we go to Brazil on holiday next summer?! (suggest)

Paul …………………………………………………………………………………………
2.“I’m not wearing this dress for the party, definitely!” (refuse)
Carol ………………………………………………………………………………..
3. “The new teacher will start teaching next week.” (announce)
The headmaster ………………………………………………………………………………
4. “Where are you going so fast, Sally?” (want to know)
Dave …………………………………………………………………………………..
5. “Don’t make so much noise, children or the neighbours will phone the police now.” (tell)
Dad …………………………………………………………………………………………
6. “Can you make me some coffee please, I’m exhausted.” (ask).
Mum ………………………………………………………………………………
7. “The Smiths have bought a new car this morning.” (say)
Alice …………………………………………………………………………………………
8. “I wouldn’t miss my lessons if I were you, Tom.” (advise)
Emily ……………………………………………………………………………………
9. “We’re so sorry for being late, but we couldn’t park the car as soon as we expected.” (apologize)
They …………………………………………………………………………..
10. “My sister studies at London University this year.” (comment)
Tom …………………………………………………………………………………
11 . Where did you put your iPod, Sue?” (be interested in knowing)
Lewis …………………………………………………………………………………
12. “OK, Tony, I’ll give you a lift to the airport.” (agree)
Paul …………………………………………………………………………………..
13. “You can’t enter the library if you haven’t got your card.” (prohibit)
The librarian ……………………………………………………………………………
14. “Are you ready to leave now, Andy?” (ask)
Mary ……………………………………………………………………………………….
15. “I’m going to buy a present for my mum this evening.” (say)
Alice …………………………………………………………………………………
18. “Do you mind closing the door, please ? It’s getting cold”, she said to the man.
She said …………………………………………………………………….
19. “Did you enjoy the meal ?”she asked me. “
She asked me ………………………………………………..
20.”Remember to check the tyres before leaving”,they said to us.
They told us…………………………………………………………………
21. “How about renting a canoe?”,he said.
He suggested ………………………………………………………………
22. “You’d better go to the doctor,Paul”,she said.
She advised ……………………………………………………………………...
23. “They saw the vase was broken when they opened the parcel”, she said.
She told………………………………………………………………………
24. “Was there an outbreak of cholera last year ?
The doctor asked……………………………………………………………
25. “Did you spend New Year’s Eve with your parents ?”
I asked him ……………………………………………………………………
26. “Would you like to have some whisky with me ?”, Henry asked me.
Henry invited………………………………………………………………
27. “Please, hang your trousers up in your wardrobe”, I said to my son.
I asked …………………………………………………………………………..
28. “I have never seen a volcanic eruption”, you said.
You said ……………………………………………………………………………
29. “I’ll move the piano to the other room”, I said.
I offered……………………………………………………………………………