REPORTED SPEECH TEST

I. Turn the following into reported statements:

1. I want to show you something.
Charlie said___________________________________________________________________
2. My friend has just been made president of the club.
Tom told Sarah.___________________________________________________________________
3 .From the window of my school I can see the church.
Susan said. ___________________________________________________________________
II. Turn the following into reported questions:
1. Who put salt in my coffee?
I asked John.___________________________________________________________________
2. Have you done your homework?
The teacher asked the students._______________________________________________________
3 . Where will you go after class?
Chris asked me_______________________________________________________
III. Turn the following into reported commands/ requests:
1. Get out of the way!
Jim told his brother._________________________________________________________
2. Take this to Elizabeth!
The teacher told me.______________________________________________________________
3 . Dont chew gum in class!
The teacher told the students.________________________________________________________
A) Put the following sentences into the PASSIVE VOICE:
1. Someone has already paid the electrician for his work.
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2. They taught him French and gave him a dictionary.
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3. When we first met, they had already offered me a job at the bank.
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4. A man requested the stranger to leave the meeting.

5. A young woman asked the rest of us to be there at eight oclock.

6. They had eaten all the dinner before they finished the conversation.

7. Who wrote it?

8. The author has written a special edition for children.

9. Did the idea interest you?

10. Why didnt they mend the roof before it fell in?

11. The burglars had cut a huge hole in the steel door.

12. The organizers will exhibit the paintings till the end of the month.

13. When did they ring the church bells?

14. Does listening to music disturb you?

II. Change from Indirect into Direct Speech:

1. Peter said he had enjoyed himself very much.
2. She said that she was almost sure.
3. He asked me how long it would take me to go home.
4. She asked me if I had listened to the 9 o'clock news
5. He asked me if I was going to stay in.
6. She asked him if he would go home by bus.
7. My friend asked me where I had bought my car from.
8. Helen told Peter to be careful.
9. He told the children to stop that noise.
10. She told him not to wait for her outside the cinema.
Change to reported speech using the introductory phrase in brackets!
1. Mary said:I will play cards the day after tomorrow. (Mary informed me)
2. Sophie said:I went to bed early last night. (Sophie said .)
3. The teacher said to Jenny: You have to learn your grammar. (The teacher told Jenny)
4. Monique to the immigration officer: This is my first trip to England. (Monique told the immigration
officer)
5. He told me:You are the most beautiful girl I have ever seen. (He told me )
6. Nick said:Im going to visit my parents next month. (Nick declared that )
7. Lilly: My parents are fine and I really get on with them. (Lilly said )
8. Gloria: I am sorry but I cant come to your birthday party because I am going away for the weekend.
(Gloria explained that )
9. Mark:My friend Gary has found a new job in the music business. (Mark said that )
10. Judy: I have already written this essay four times. (Judy complained that )
11. Peter: I will not stop until this factory is shut down. (Peter announced that )
12. Her boyfriend told her: You have bought yourself a wonderful dress. (Her boyfriend told her)
13. Paul: I dont like my new flat (Paul said that )
14. My father to Ben:I am sure I saw you here last week. (My father told Ben)
15. Betty:If I knew the answer I would tell you. (Betty assured me .)
16. He said: Tomorrow at five oclock I will be sitting on a train to Glasgow. (He said that)
17. Miss Jackson:I warned you to study for the test a month ago. (Miss Jackson reminded me...)
18. Dave:I was outside the classroom during the break but I saw a group of my colleagues inside the
room. (Dave said that )
19. Mrs Wilson: No one has ever spoken to me like this before. (Mrs Wilson said )
20. Little Johnny to his neighbour: I am not proud of what I have done. (Little Johnny admitted)

Change to reported questions !

1. He asked:Do you live in the country Peter?
He asked me ___________________________________________________________________
2. They inquired: Did you see Charles yesterday morning?
They inquired ___________________________________________________________________
3. She wanted to know:Will we get there on time, John?
She wanted to know ______________________________________________________________
4. The policeman wondered:Dont you know the traffic regulations?
The policeman wondered __________________________________________________________
5. The commander asked:Do our soldiers have enough weapons?
The commander wanted to know ____________________________________________________
6. The coach wanted to know: Can you do your best boys?
The coach wanted to know _________________________________________________________
7. He asked:Are we going to start work tomorrow?
He asked ______________________________________________________________________
8. They inquired:Have they ever been to America?
They inquired ___________________________________________________________________
9. She wanted to know: Is he staying with his family now?
She wanted to know ______________________________________________________________
10. The residents asked:Are you going to have our roads repaired, mayor?
The residents asked the mayor ______________________________________________________
11. The watchmaker asked:Did you buy this Swiss watch at my place?
The watchmaker asked ____________________________________________________________
12. The instructor asked me: have you ever worked with groups from abroad?
The instructor asked me ___________________________________________________________
13. She wanted to know:Were you informed about the meeting yesterday?
She wanted to know ______________________________________________________________
14. The assistant asked:Are you looking for something?
The assistant asked ______________________________________________________________
15. The pilot asked: Have you prepared the runway for our flight?
The pilot asked __________________________________________________________________
16. Sarah asked:Do I have to sweep the floor after work?
Sarah asked ____________________________________________________________________
17. They wanted to know: Will we go for a walk if the weather is fine?
They wanted to know _____________________________________________________________
18. The doctor wanted to know:Have you had the symptoms for a long time?
The doctor wanted to know _________________________________________________________
19. The flight attendant asked:Could you fasten your seat belts, please?
The flight attendant asked _________________________________________________________
20. Daddy wanted to know:Are you going to be a lawyer Kevin?
Daddy wanted to know ______________________________