GRAMMAR
1 Rewrite the sentences. Use reported speech.
1. “I met Jim yesterday,” explained Lucy.
Lucy explained that she
.
........................... Jim
.
........................... .
2. “Do you study at this school?” the boy wanted to know.
The boy wanted to know
.
........................... I
.
........................... at
.
........................... school.
3. “I may arrive late at the party tonight,” Paul said.
Paul told us that he
.
........................... late at the party
.
........................... .
4. “Why are you planning to consult a specialist?” asked Nora.
Nora asked me
.
........................... I
.
........................... to consult a specialist.
5. “Please do the washing up now,” said dad.
Dad asked me
.
........................... the washing up
.
........................... .
6. “I’ll be keeping Grandma company tomorrow,“ said Sarah.
Sarah told us that she
.
........................... Grandma company
.
........................... .
2 Rewrite the sentences using reported speech and the reporting verbs below. There is one extra verb.
complain • admit • wonder • offer • warn • accuse
1. “Don’t get your hopes up!”
My mum ................................................ .
2. “When will Sophie drop by this evening?”
Kevin ................................................ .
3. “It’s too hot here.”
The children ................................................ .
4. “Mr Clark caused the accident last week.”
The police officer ................................................ .
5. “Shall I help you with your project, Mike?”
Denise ................................................ .
3 Complete the second sentence with three words only. Do not change the meaning of the original sentence.
1. They almost never leave the house before 10.00.
Rarely ....................................................... the house before 10.00.
2. He didn’t know that she was planning to leave without him.
Little ....................................................... that she was planning to leave without him.
3. There’s no way that Anne will accept his proposal.
Under no circumstances ....................................................... his proposal.
4. I’ve never despised someone so much.
Never before ....................................................... someone so much.
5. Sandy sings beautifully, and she’s a great dancer as well.
Not only ....................................................... beautifully, but she’s also a great dancer.
