Extra practice for Content based test 3

Rewrite the following direct speech sentences into reported speech sentences. Remember to
backshift all possible tenses.

1. "I am going to the store," she said.

2. "They will arrive late," he said.

3. "We have completed the project," they said.

4. "He doesn't like chocolate," she said.

5. "I won the competition," he said.

6. "She is reading a book," he said.

7. "I saw a shooting star," she said.

8. "They are going on vacation," he said.

9. "We should start early," they said.

10. "He can speak three languages," she said.

Rewrite the following questions into reported speech:
11. "Where are you going?" he asked.

12. "Did you finish your homework?" she asked.

13. "Are they coming to the party?" he asked.

14. "Have you seen my keys?" she asked.

15. "Can you lend me some money?" he asked.

16. "Will you help me with my homework?" she asked.

Rewrite the sentences below, changing the reporting verbs and transforming the direct speech
into reported speech Do not use say or tell as your reporting verbs.

17. "I will help you with your project,"

18. "I told them to invest in the stock market, so they did”

19. "let’s go to the new Italian restaurant,"

20. "I am sorry for letting you down."

21. "Have you considered a different approach?"

22. "I am sorry that you lost your grandmother"