Reported Statements
Change this direct speech into reported speech:
1. “He works in a bank”
She said ______
2. “We went out last night”
She told me ______
3. “I’m coming!”
She said ______
4. “I was waiting for the bus when he arrived”
She told me ______
5. “ I’d never been there before”
She said ______
6. “I didn’t go to the party”
She told me ______
7. “Lucy’ll come later”
She said ______
8. “He hasn’t eaten breakfast”
She told me ______
9. “I can help you tomorrow”
She said ______
10. “You should go to bed early”
She told me ______
Reported Questions
Change these direct questions into reported speech:
1. “Where is he?”
She asked me ______
2. “What are you doing?”
She asked me ______
3. “Why did you go out last night?”
She asked me ______
4. “Who was that beautiful woman?”
She asked me ______
5. “How is your mother?”
She asked me ______
6. “What are you going to do at the weekend?”
She asked me ______
7. “Where will you live after graduation?”
She asked me ______
8. “What were you doing when I saw you?”
She asked me ______
9. “How was the journey?”
She asked me ______
10. “How often do you go to the cinema?”
She asked me ______
Reported Orders
11. “Do your homework!”
She told me ______
12. “Go to bed!”
She ______
13. “Don’t be late!”
She ______
14. “Don’t smoke!”
She ______
15. “Tidy your room!”
She ______
16. “Wait here!”
She ______
17. “Don’t do that!”
She ______
18. “Eat your dinner!”
She ______
19. “Don’t make a mess!”
She ______
20. “Do the washing-up!”
She ______
Reported Suggestions
Advise, order, agree, remind, ask, suggest, beg, tell, encourage, warn
1) “Have your eyes tested.” The teacher to Liam
2) “Draw up the car immediately.” Captain Kingsley to the corporal
3) “Don’t let him do this crazy trick, please.” Don to Jim
4) “Hold my umbrella for a moment, please.” Mrs Marks to Mr Farley
5) “Give an award to the best student.” Mrs Simons
6) “Take the children to the museum.” Dad to mum
7) “Come on, girls, let’s show our courage.” The teacher
8) “Don’t sit on that fresh painted bench.” The park-keeper to Julian
9) “Don’t forget to post the letter to grandma.” Trina to Kevin
10) “Find a better place to play.” Mr Glum to the children