Put the following texts into the reported speech with the introducing verbs in the past tense.

1.         My name is Arthur Tann. I was born in 1952 and educated at Wallingford Grammar School, where I passed five O-levels. I left school in 1970 and went to work for an insurance company. Then I came to live in Middleford and got a job at the library. I've been there for about three years but I don't think I'll stay there much longer. At the moment I'm living in Gladstone Avenue but I may leave soon. I want to do a Management course but I can't do it until I've passed some A-levels.

 

  

2.         Do you know a girl called Mary who works at the library? Is she doing a course at the College? Will she marry Bruce? Did you take any A-levels at school? Have you bought those three books yet?

  

Put the following sentences into reported speech, with the introducing verbs in the past tense:

1.         It is cold in here. Is the window open?

2.         Do you think it will rain? It is very cloudy.

3.         I must write some letters now. What date is it?

4.         How do you like Maisie's new dress? I bought it for her at a sale.

5.         We are going for a country walk. Would you like to come too?

6.         What time is it? My watch has stopped.

7.         This is a most interesting book. Have you ever read it?

8.         What is the matter? You don't look very well.

9.         That looks difficult to do. Can I help you?

10.       Are you free tomorrow night? I would like you to come to my party.

 

Put into reported speech.

1.         Clean it yourself           .

2.         Wrap it up in a piece of paper  .

3.         Cut the corners off       .

4.         Fasten your safety belts    .

5.         Don't sit on my bed           .

6.         Wait there until I come   .

7.         Don't speak until you're spoken to        .

8.         Leave it on the piano   .

9.         Don't wipe your dirty fingers on my nice clean tablecloth.

10.       Don't try to be funny   .

11.       Brush it off when it gets dry           .

12.       Don't put your elbow on the table    .

13.       Look where you are going   .

14.       Mind the steps   .

15.       Get your hair cut .

16.       Go to bed and don't get up until you're called  .

17.       Eat up your dinner at once or I'll punish you     .

18.       Write your name clearly at the top and then take down these points as I call them out.

19.       Bring in the two accused men and take care they don't get away. (The judge...)

20.       Don't spend all your money on food and drink. Save some for the future.

 

Put the following sentences into reported speech, introducing them with a verb in the past tense.

1.         I am ill .

2.         I met him last year    .

3.         They will be here soon    .

4.         She has finished now    .

5.         I am living in London           .

6.         He is going to Berlin tomorrow      .

7.         I've just been to the butcher's         .

8.         I can come next week   .

9.         I don't know what he'll say           .

10.       They went away yesterday       .

11.       I would do the same myself if I were in your place   .

12.       I tried to ride a bicycle but I fell off three times   .

13.       I shall expect to see you next Wednesday    .

14.       These apples won't keep, they are too soft           .

15.       I haven't had enough time to finish what I intended to do. I can do some more later on                        .

16.       I expect to hear some news tomorrow; I will tell you if I do so that you needn't worry                          .

17.       You must leave the country at once .

18.       People mustn't fish in this river    .

19.       You must decide what you want to do       .

20.       You must do it all again before next week, although I must confess it's the first bad repair you've done. You'll get a new job to do when you've finished it                                             .

  

Put the following sentences into REPORTED SPEECH with the introducing verb in the past tense. Vary the introducing verb.

1.         Are you enjoying yourself?         

2.         Did you see the King yesterday?      

3.         Does she always wear a hat?     

4.         Have you seen my new hat?     

5.         Do I look all right?   

6.         Are the grapes sour?   

7.         Is it time to go?     

8.         Will the taxi be here at eight o'clock?         

9.         Can you hear a noise? 

10.       Ought the light to be on?     

11.       Are my shoes cleaned yet?     

12.       Did the greengrocer have any fresh vegetables?     

13.       Does your car always make a nasty smell?  

14.       May I use your telephone?      

15.       Is it raining heavily?           

16.       Do you sleep in the afternoons?    

17.       Must the door be kept shut?   

18.       Was the train very full?     

19.       Have the children put away their toys?   

20.       Did Bill give you that ring?    

  

Put the following sentences into REPORTED SPEECH with the introducing verb in the PAST tense.    

1. What a lovely house!   

2. Hello! What do you want?  

3. My goodness! You are slim!          

4. Haven't you ever been here before? (He was surprised...)     

5. What a dirty face you have!