Reported commands, negations – Exercise 2
Task no. 2329.
Finish the sentences using Reported speech. Always change the tense, although it is sometimes not necessary.
Peter, "Don't clean the black shoes!" Peter told me
Peter told me not to clean the black shoes .
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Reported commands and requests in English
- Karen, "Don't play football in the garden!" Karen told me .
- Teacher, "Don't forget your homework!" The teacher reminded me .
- Mike, "Don't shout at Peter!" Mike told me .
- Yvonne, "Don't talk to your neighbour!" Yvonne told me .
- Denise, "Don't open the door!" Denise told me .
- Marcel, "Don't sing that song!" Marcel reminded me .
- Jane, "Don't watch the new film!" Jane advised me .
- Walter, "Don't ring Romy on Sunday!" Walter told me .
- Lisa, "Don't fly via Paris!" Lisa advised me .
- Jamie, "Don't eat so much junk food!" Jamie reminded me .
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INDIRECT (REPORTED) SPEECH TENSE CHANGE LIST
| DIRECT QUOTE | INDIRECT (REPORTED) SPEECH |
| "I at Toyota." "I at Honda." "I a manager." "I' a salesman." | He said he at Toyota. He said he at Honda. He said he a manager. He said he a salesman. |
| "I' my house today." "I' to work today." "Mary in the show." "She in the show." | He said he his house today. He said he to work today. Lee said that Mary in the show. He said she in the show. |
| "I' already that movie." "I that song before." "Gary three times." "He hasn't left any messages though." | She said she already that movie. She said she that song before. Jack said Gary three times. He said Gary any messages though. |
| "Jeff ." "He ." "Celine and Lee ." "They ." | She said Jeff . She said he . Ling said they . She said they . |
| "I my friend." "I Monika." "I late." "I on time." | She said she his friend. She said she Monika. He said he late. He said he on time. |
| "I wash the dishes." "I won't go." | She said she wash the dishes. He said he go. |
| "I dance." "I swim." | He said he dance. He said he swim. |
| "There be a problem." "There be any milk left." (No contraction) | She said there be a problem. She said there be any milk left. (No contraction) |
| "I clean my room." "I clean the kitchen." | He said he clean his room. He said he clean the kitchen. |
| "Sara work today." "She go to class." | Peter said Sara work today. He said she go to class. |
| "I go to the store." (No negative form possible) | She said she go to the store. (No negative form possible) |
| CHANGE: would, could, might, ought to, should | |
| "I like a sandwich." | He said he like a sandwich. |
| "I n't go to the party." | She said she n't go to the party. |
| "It rain today." | The weatherman said it rain today. |
| "You really do your homework." | The teacher said I really do my homework. |
| "You be nicer to your sister." | My mom said I be nicer to my sister. |
Reported statements — mixed tenses — Exercise 3
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When we want to report what someone said, we use indirect or reported speech. Revise the rule and have practice doing these exercises.
Exam in Mind Level B1
Task 1. change the direct speech into reported speech. choose the past simple of ‘ask’, ‘say’ or ‘tell’:.
- “Don’t do it!” – She asked not to do it.
- “I’m leaving tomorrow.”
- “Please get me a cup of tea.”
- “She got married last year”.
- “Be quick!”
- “Could you explain number four, please?”
- “Where do you live?”
- “We went to the cinema and then to a Chinese restaurant.”
- “I’ll come and help you at twelve.”
- “What are you doing tomorrow?”
- “Don’t go!”
- “Do you work in London?”
- “Could you tell me where the post office is?”
- “Come here!”
- “I’ve never been to Wales.”
- “Have you ever seen ‘Lord of the Rings’?”
- “I don’t like mushrooms.”
- “Don’t be silly!”
- “Would you mind waiting a moment please?”
- “How often do you play sport?”
- Sarah complained, “My head is aching.”
- I wanted to know, “Where are you going?”
- Uncle David said, “Please take off your shoes when you come in.”
- Mom asked me, “Are you feeling well?”
- The teacher said, “Turn the music down!”
- Jasper said, “You can borrow the book for a few days.”
- Johnny admitted, “I haven’t brushed my teeth yet.”
- The policeman ordered, “Move your car out of the way!” – The policeman ordered us …
- Mary said, “I have just got back from New York.”
- John explained, “I am starting work for a new company next week.
- The teacher said, “Sardinia is an island that belongs to Italy.”
- He asked me, “Can you come to the meeting tomorrow?”
- The manager said to Cathy, “Please stand up!”
- Jerry asked me,”Did you see that car over there?”
- Mr Jackson said, “I wouldn’t go there if I were you.”
Task 2. Change the sentences to reported speech.
- He said, ” I found the money in the garden yesterday.”
- The policeman asked me , “What were you wearing last Sunday”?
- The teacher explained to us, “The moon takes 28 days to go around the earth.”
- Dad warned us , “Don’t touch the fresh paint!”
- He wanted to know, “Will you go to the concert next week?”
- Mary begged the teacher, “Please, give me another chance!”
- Mother asked me, “Did he lend you the money?”
- I was wondering, “Why does the earth move around the sun?”
- She said, “I’m sorry but I have to go now.”
- My mum complained, “I have been trying to phone you all day!”
- My friend told me , “I’ll have to go to the party without you.”
- Dad asked me , “Where have you been so long ?”
- Jane said , “I want to tell you about my trip to New York.”
- He asked us ,” Don’t make so much noise!”
- Robert said, ” You can stay at my place over the weekend.”
- Keith told the immigration officer, “This is my first visit to the United States.”
- My friend said, “I’m going to visit my parents next month.”
- The tourist guide warned us, “Don’t drink tap water in this city.”
- He asked me, “Are you starting work on Monday?”
- Elisabeth to her brother: “Don’t read my emails!”
- Jimmy complained, “I have already written this invitation twice.”
- The policeman wondered, “Why didn’t you stop at the traffic lights?”
- My sister told me, “I saw you at the supermarket yesterday.”
- The teacher said, “If I knew the answer, I would tell you.”
- My dad said, “You have to study harder for the next test.”
- The girl asked the shop assistant, “Can you shorten this dress for me?”
- He asked, “Do you live near the city, James?”
- The reporter asked, “Did you see the accident?”
- I advised Mike, “You should see a doctor”.
- The teacher told the students, “Speak up if you want to say something!”
Task 3. Change the sentences to reported speech.
- Mary said, “I will play a card game tomorrow.” – Mary informed me that …
- Sophie said, “I went to bed early last night.”
- The teacher said to Jenny, “You have to learn your grammar.”
- Jessica told the immigration officer,”This is my first trip to England.”
- He told me, “You are the most beautiful girl I have ever seen.”
- Marty said, “I’m going to visit my uncle next month.”
- Lara said, “I get on with my parents really fine.”
- Gloria explained, “I can’t come to the party because I’m going away for the weekend.”
- Mark said, “My friend found a new job in the music business.”
- Judy complained, “I have already written this essay four times.”
- Peter announced, “I will not give up until this factory is shut down.”
- Her boyfriend told her,” You have bought a wonderful dress.”
- Paul said, “I don’t like my new flat.”
- My father told Ben, “I am sure I saw you here last week.
- Betty said, “If I knew the answer, I would tell you the answer.”
- The landlady said to the student, “You must keep your room clean!”
- Mr Simmons told Harry, “Don’t smoke in my car!”
- He asked me, “Do you want to be famous?”
- My dad said, “Our aunt will stay for breakfast.”
- Sally said, “I can’t believe he is leaving me like this.”
- He wondered, “Where did Maud work?”
- Mom said, “I need to be at work early this morning.”
- Maria said, “Angela had worked at this company before I came here.”
- The woman complained,” The clock I bought yesterday doesn’t work.”
- He asked, “Were you followed by the police?”
- The chef advised us, “Cook the meat carefully.”
- He promised, “I’ll return the book tomorrow.”
- The teacher reminded us, “Don’t forget your homework”.
- Patricia said, “My mother will celebrate her birthday next week.”
- He warned me, “Don’t shout at me like that!”
Task 4. Change the sentences to reported speech.
- He said, “I will be there by noon.”
- The twins said, “We are five years old.”
- Mum said, “You will have to get up early for the trip tomorrow.”
- The teacher told her, “You speak English very well.”
- The doctor said, “Your mother will recover quickly.”
- My aunt said, “I am leaving early on Friday morning.”
- The boy said, “I have been to Australia before.”
- Herbert said, “We are going to live in Manchester.”
- Jennifer said, “I have already read that book.”
- Jim said, “I hope it won’t rain tomorrow.”
- My mum said,” You can go shopping later.”
- He said to me, “Where have you been?”
- My dad said, “Go to your room at once.” – My dad ordered me …
- Jimmy said, “I own a brand-new sports car.”
- John said, “I am writing a new novel”.
- My mother said, “Close you eye and open your hands.”
- I said to the host, “Can I have another piece of cake?”
- The teacher wondered, “Will she be safe if she goes alone?”
- She told me, “He has never written to me before.” – She explained that …
- The shop assistant asked me, “What size are your shoes?” – The shop assistant wanted to know …
- The administrator warned us, “Don’t walk on the grass”.
- My friend said to me, “Go to the doctor.” – My friend advised me …
Task 5. Change the sentences to reported speech.
- The hotel manager said, “Dinner is served between 7 and 9.
- My little brother said, “I didn’t steal the money.”
- Martha said, “Let’s go to the movies.” – Martha suggested …
- The headmaster said, “All students are taking part in the project.”
- Jamie said, “I’ll never forget your birthday again.”
- He asked me, “Can I take a photo?” – He wondered if …
- Joanne asked me, “Where did you buy that dress?”
- I wanted to know, “Where is the IT department?”
- Denny asked me, “When are you leaving?”
- Linda asked her teacher, “When will you give us the results?”
- Mom asked her, “How often do you look at your phone?” – Mom wanted to know …
- Ashley asked me, “Who are you going to the ball with?”
- He asked me, “How many people have you invited to the party?” – He wanted to know …
- John asked him, “Where should we put the new equipment?”
- I asked Dad, “Are you going to the U.S.?” – I wanted to know …
- Mom wanted to know, “When will you start behaving?”
- The stranger asked me, “Do you speak Chinese?”
- Mary wanted to know, ” What have you done with your hair?”
- I asked the teacher, “Can I go to the restroom?”
- Andy wanted to know, “Did your mom make the wedding dress?”
- Tessa asked me, “Have you ever driven a motor scooter?”
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English Grammar Exercises for B2 – Reported speech
1. Change the direct speech into reported speech.
1) ‘You must take these tablets twice a day.’
The doctor says I ________
2) ‘I’m going to the gym tomorrow.’
Ben told me ________
3) ‘You don’t have to wait for me.’
Liz said that I ________
4) ‘I took final exam yesterday.’
Jack told me ________
5) ‘I haven’t told you the complete truth.’
Pablo said ________
6) ‘I’ll meet you later today.’
Jim tells me ________
7) ‘I prefer this café to the one opposite.’
Julia says ________
8) ‘I’ll always remember meeting you.’
Ann told me ________
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1) must take these tablets twice a day.
2) (that) he was going to the gym the next day.
3) didn’t have to wait for her.
4) (that) he had taken his final exam the day before.
5) (that) he hadn’t told me the complete truth.
6) (that) he’ll meet me later today.
7) (that) she prefers this café to the one opposite.
8) (that) she would always remember meeting me.
2. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets. Do not change the order of the words. Use a maximum of five words including the words in brackets.
1) Will asked us ______________ (time / game / start) the next day.
2) The assistant asked him if ______________ (he / like / try) on a smaller jacket.
3) teacher asked me ______________ (I / finish) the exercise and I said I hadn’t.
4) I asked Maria ______________ (which / film / seen) the night before.
5) The dentist asked ______________ (me / why) never used an electric toothbrush before.
6) She asked him if ______________ (he / going) the park and he said he wasn’t.
7) I asked the policeman whether ______________ (he / help / us) and he said he could.
1) what time the game started 2) he would like to try
3) if I had finished 4) which film she had seen
5) me why I had 6) he was going to 7) he could help us
3. Change the direct speech into reported speech. Begin with mum asked me .
1) ‘Why are you home so late?’
________.
2) ‘Did you leave school on time today?’
3) ‘You’ve got lots of homework to do, haven’t you?’
4) ‘When are you doing to tidy your room?’
5) ‘Have you seen your brother this afternoon?’
6) ‘Will you help me with the shopping tomorrow?’
7) ‘Would you like me to give you some money for a pizza?’
________.
1) mum asked me why I was home so late.
2) ___ if I had left school on time that day.
3) ___ if I had (got) lots of homework to do.
4) ___ when I was going to tidy room.
5) ___ if I had seen brother that afternoon.
6) ___ if I’d help her with the shopping the next day.
7) ___ if I’d like her to give me some money for a pizza.
4. Report the dialogue using say or ask in the past simple.
Dan Are you going to the concert tomorrow evening?
Zoe No, I’m not. I haven’t got any money.
Dan I’ll lend you some. How much do you need?
Zoe That’s really kind of you, but I have to finish homework too.
Dan Would you like me to help you finish it?
Zoe Do you speak German?
Dan No, I don’t. Your cousin does, doesn’t she?
Zoe Yes, she does. Perhaps I should ask her.
________
Dan asked Zoe if she was going to the concert the next evening. Zoe said she wasn’t. She said she didn’t have any money. Dan said he’d lend her some. He asked her how much she needed. Zoe said that was really kind of him, but she had to finish her homework too. Dan asked her if she’d like him to help her finish it. Zoe asked him if he spoke German. Dan said he didn’t. He asked her if her cousin did. Zoe said she did. She said perhaps she should ask her.
5. Write a second sentence that has a similar meaning to the first. Use the words in brackets.
1) ‘Do you know the answer to these questions?’ Sally asked me. (if)
2) ‘I mustn’t be late for the trip tomorrow,’ said Bella. (next)
3) ‘Have you heard the band’s new album yet?’ asked Kostas. (me)
4) ‘I won’t be at school next week,’ said Mark. (says)
5) ‘Will you be getting a new phone soon?’ asked Harry. (whether)
6) ‘ plane arrives at ten in the morning,’ said Andrew. (tells)
1) Sally asked me if I knew the answer to the / those questions.
2) Bella said that she mustn’t be late for the trip the next day.
3) Kostas asked me if I’d heard the band’s new album yet.
4) Mark says that he won’t be at school next week.
5) Harry asked (me) whether I’d be getting a new phone soon.
6) Andrew tells me that his plane arrives at ten in the morning.
6. Rewrite the sentences using reported speech.
1) ‘I’ll never wear this outfit again.’
Monica said ________.
2) ‘I don’t believe you.’
dad told sister ________.
3) ‘I’ve been talking to Frank.’
Susanna tells me ________.
4) ‘You mustn’t tell anyone.’
Harry told me ________.
5) ‘I’ll give you an answer tomorrow.’
Jenny told Tom ________.
6) ‘I was at a friend’s house yesterday.’
Lisa said ________.
1) (that) she would never wear that outfit again
2) (that) he didn’t believe her
3) (that) she’s been talking to Frank
4) (that) I mustn’t tell anyone
5) (that) she would give him an answer the next day
6) (that) she had been at a friend’s house the day before
7. Rewrite the questions using reported speech.
1) ‘Did you see the football match yesterday?’
Jim asked me ________.
2) ‘You’ve ordered the pizzas, haven’t you?’
I asked Eddie ________.
3) ‘What languages do you speak?’
The tourist asked me ________.
4) ‘You’re going out later, aren’t you?’
dad asked me ________.
5) ‘Do you like Indian food?’ ‘Yes, I do’
They asked me ________.
6) ‘Where does your brother work?’
I asked Emma ________.
7) ‘Were you late for school this morning?’
mum asked sister ________.
8) ‘Are you tired?’ ‘No, I’m not.’
We asked him ________.
1) if / whether I had seen the football match the day before.
2) if / whether he had ordered the pizzas
3) what languages I spoke
4) if / whether I was going out later
5) if / whether I liked Indian food and I said I did
6) where her brother worked
7) if / whether she had been late for school that morning
8) if / whether he was tired and he said that he wasn’t
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