Synthesis and Transformation: Direct and Indirect Speech 5

Name: ______________________ Date: ________________

Time: ________:________

1. “The weather is so hot!” complained Evon.

Evon complained _______________________________________________________

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2. “Which cake should we get for Aunt Mary?” Jane asked me.

Jane asked me _________________________________________________________

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3. The shop owner reported to the policeman, “We caught a group of boys attempting
to steal some items.”

The shop owner reported to the policeman _________________________________

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4. “Come home early if you don’t want to be kidnapped!” Mrs Lee warned her
daughter.

Mrs Lee warned her daughter ____________________________________________

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5. “Let’s have a farewell party for Megan!” Jenet suggested.

Jenet suggested ________________________________________________________

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Name: ______________________ Date: ________________
Time: ________:________

6. “This restaurant is too expensive. Let’s dine somewhere else,” Carol told her
boyfriend.

Carol told her boyfriend _________________________________________________

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7. “Are you prepared for your exam?” Rachel asked Wendy.

Rachel asked Wendy ____________________________________________________

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8. “Your teacher called to say that she found your wallet in the classroom,” Tom told his
brother.

Tom told his brother ____________________________________________________

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9. “I prefer Western to Chinese cuisine,” Lynn told her friends.

Lynn told her friends ____________________________________________________

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10. The teacher announced to the class, “Remedial classes are cancelled for the week.”

The teacher announced to the class ________________________________________

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