1 Rewrite the
sentences in reported speech. Make any necessary changes.
1. “Jim
hasn’t visited me for a long time.”
Tony said that .
2. “The
party will begin at eight o’clock.”
The girls said that .
3. “Open
your books, please!”
The teacher told the students .
4. “The
biscuits are baking in the oven.”
Mum said that .
5. “Let’s
ask Matt to bring a pizza.”
Karen suggested .
6. “My
family has already been to Paris.”
The man told the travel agent that .
2 Rewrite the
questions in reported speech.
1. “Is
Mark buying a new car?” Sara asked. .
2. “Has
the water boiled?” Clive asked. .
3. “What
do you want to order?” the waitress enquired. .
4. “Why
must they go to bed so early?” Aunt Ruby asked. .
5. “Will
the concert start on time?” Peter wanted to know. .
3 Rewrite the sentences in reported speech.
1. “Did they spot the film stars in the crowd?”
Max asked. .
2. “They have finally moved out of the slums,”
the journalist reported. .
3. “We never find his advice helpful,” Sandy
admitted. .
4. “Where are you going tonight?” my mother
asked. .
5. “The device is user-friendly,” the brochure
promised. .
6. “Where does the famous footballer live?”, Joe asked..
7. “Let’s join the demonstration”, Peter
suggested. .
