Change The Direct Speech Into Reported Speech

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Change the direct speech into reported speech.

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1. Dont do it! She ______________________________________________________________
2. Im leaving tomorrow She ______________________________________________________________
3. Please get me a cup of tea She
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4. She got married last year She
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5. Be quick! She ______________________________________________________________
6. Could you explain number four, please? She
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7. Where do you live? She ______________________________________________________________
8. We went to the cinema and then to a Chinese restaurant She
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9. Ill come and help you at twelve She
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10. What are you doing tomorrow? She
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11. Dont go! She ______________________________________________________________
12. Do you work in London? She
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13. Could you tell me where the post office is? She
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14. Come here! She ______________________________________________________________
15. Ive never been to Wales She
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16. Have you ever seen Lord of the Rings? She
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17. I don't like mushrooms She
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18. Don't be silly! She ______________________________________________________________
19. Would you mind waiting a moment please? She
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20. How often do you play sport? She


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DIRECT INDIRECT SPEECH A. Put the following into Indirect speech:
1. Mr West said, "I am very tired".
2. He said, "I am flying to Rome tomorrow",
3. George said, "I have lived in this village all my life"
4. Peter said to me can't go out with you because I am not feeling well".
5. Helen said to me, "I hope you have enjoyed yourself"
6. She said, "I have been to Paris many times"
7. Jane said, "I want to study medicine, father".
8. Her friend said, "You are wrong, Mary".
9. He said to me, "I saw your friend a the cinema yesterday",
10. She said to him "I called you up but you didn't answer an hour ago"
B. Put the following into Indirect Speech:
1. The teacher said to me, "write your name on this paper."
2. He said to me, "Wait for me here".
3. He said to them "Don't go out alone".
4. He said to me, "Type this letter immediately,"
5. Peter said to Tom, "Don't do it again".
6. The students said, "We may be a little late".
7. The teacher said, "You must answer this question in 5 seconds"
8. He said, "I can't stay out very late"
9. My mother said to me, "You ought to be more careful".
10. ! said to them, "Don't write on your desks".

1. They passed me up for that position.


2. By tomorrow, I will have bought the car.

3. John bought the Picasso painting.


4. Most students misunderstand this story.
5. My brother carried the groceries into the room.
6. Juan is preparing the enchiladas.
7. His brother was telling him to calm down.
8. A dog bit me.
9. The movers have delivered the furniture.
10. This city will surprise you. You ________________ by this city.
Do scientists do experiments?
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2. Is Mary wearing a new skirt at the moment? U
3. Where did they leave their bags?
4. Is the cat chasing the mouse?
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5. Have they asked the actress personal questions?
6. Can Mr Jones teach English?
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7. Are they going to feed the baby?
8. Did Peter find the missing key?
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9. Have they sold their house?
10. How did he find the solution to the problem?
11. Why is Peter making dinner today?
12. Can you show me your homework, please?
13. Will they have repaired your car by Tuesday?
14. Were the children playing football when they arrived.
15. How many stamps have you collected?
16. Are mum and dad paying the bill now?
20. Does your mum do all the housework?

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1. People say that money


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2. People believe that dogs are clever
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3. People say that the earth goes round the


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4. They believe that he is living in
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.5. Everybody knew that Sally was telling him
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.......................................................................................................................6. The police
believe that the thieves are hiding somewhere in the
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that the Prime Minister will come
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report that the Tower caught
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