Reported Speech

Student’s Name

I. Put the following sentences into reported speech.


1. “They live in Oxford.” She said.
She said that
2. “I love you very much,” she said.
She told him3. “I visit her every Sunday,” he said.
He said that
4. “I took her some flowers for her birthday,” he said.
He said that
5. “I’m leaving you forever,” he said.
Hetold her
6. “I’ve forgotten,” she said.
She said that


II. You met Judy. Here are some of the things she said to you in direct speech. Report the sentences.

1. “My parents arevery well”.


2. “I’m going to learn to drive.”


3. “John has given up his job.”


4. “I can’t come to the party on Friday.”


5. “I want to go away for a holiday but I don’tknow where to go.”


6. “I’m going away for a few days and I’ll phone you when I get back.”


Student’s Name


I. Yesterday you met a friend of yours, Charlie. Here are the thingsCharlie said to you:
1. I’m living in London now.
2. My father isn’t very well.
3. Sharon and Paul are getting married next month.
4. Margaret has had a baby.
5. I don’t know whatFred is doing.
6. I saw Helen at a party in June and she seemed fine.
7. I haven’t seen Diane recently.
8. I’m not enjoying my job very much.
9. You can come and stay at my flat if youare ever in London.
10. My car was stolen a few weeks ago.
11. I want to go on holiday but I can’t afford it.
12. I’ll tell Ann I saw you.

II. Later that day you tell another friend whatCharlie said. Use reported speech.
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Student’s Name

I. Complete the sentences with say or tell (in thecorrect form). Use only one word each time.
1. Ann _______________ goodbye to me and left.
2. _______________ us about your holiday. Did you have a nice time?
3. Don’t just stand there!...