il Say-T Reported Speech Direct Speech gives the exact words someone said. Reported Speech gives the exact meaning of what We use inverted commas in Direct Speech. someone said but not the exact words. We do not use I's a nice song,” he said. inverted commas in Reported Speech. He said it was a nice song. ~ Ask - Speak - Talk Say is used in Direct Speech. Itis also used in Reported Speech when it is not followed by the person the words were spoken to, "She won't come,” he said. = He said (that) she wouldn't come. Tell is used in Reported Speech when itis followed by the person the words were spoken to. *She won't come,” he said to me. = He told me (that) she wouldn't come. [Ask is used in reported questions and commands or in direct questions. He said to me, “Please leave.” = He asked me to leave. He asked, “Have you got any money?" = He asked me if| had any money. We use say + to - infinitive BUT never say-about. We use tell sb, speakitalk about instead ‘Ann said to call her at 12.00, He told them/spoke|talked about the incident. a Expressions with say, tell and ask Expressions with say Expressions with tell say good moming/evening etc, say something, say one’s prayers, say a few words, say 80, say no more, say for certain, say for sure etc tell the truth, tell a le, tell (sb) the time, tell sb one’s name, tell a story, tell sb a secret, tell sb the way, tell one from another, tell sb's fortune, tell sb so, tell the difference etc Expressions with ask ask a favour, ask the time, ask a question, ask the price etc OD Fill in: say, tell or ask in the correct form. Tony ...2aid... he enjoyed the performance. cant... .. for sure, but I think she’s divorced. Never me a lie again. The teacher .». She was happy with our results. She sone Me fof a loan of £50. Don't the secret to anybody else My neighbour always .... “hello” whenever he sees me. Please me if | look okay in this dress. She .....s-m- the doctor how long she would have to stay in hospital. He he had never seen such a ridiculous film before. “Of course I'll help you.” she ... tome. me the way to the nearest bank? I didn't cm you they were coming. us a story before we go to bed. wish she'd stop . favours. She SlOPPEM 10 «renenvnn & passer-by the time. The twins look alike. | can't... one from another. She on me to meet her at the cinema at 8 o'clock. remember her ... Something, | just can't remember exactly what. And now I would like to sue few Words about this year’s competition. To... you the truth, this is the first time I've tasted blackberries. She did ... _.me her name but I can't remember it now. don't feel like arguing so we'll... no more about the subject.Reported Speech al There are three types of Reported Speech: statements, questions and commands/requests/suggestions. = | Statements © Reported statements are usually introduced with say or tell. That is optional in the reported sentence. Inverted commas are omitted in Reported Speech. “He is rich,” Ann said. @ Ann said (that) he was rich. © Personal pronouns and possessive adjectives change according to context “Vike your car,” he said to Mary. = He told Mary that he liked her car. Tenses change as follows: Direct Speech indirect Speech Present Simple “She works hard,” he said. ‘= "He Said (that) she worked hard. Present Cont. “She is working hard,” he sai. = He said (that) she was working hard. Past Simple “She worked ard,” he sai. He said (that) she had worked hard. Past Cont. “She was working hard,” he said. = He said (that) she had been working hard. Future Simple “She will work hard,” he said. = He said (that) she would work hard. Future Cont. “She will be working hard,” he said. = He said (that) she would be working hard. Present Perfect “She has worked haro," ne saic, = He said (that) she had worked hard. Present Perf. Cont. “She has been working hard,” he said. = He said (that) she had been working hard. @ Past Perfect and Past Perfect Continuous do not change in Reported Speech. © Past Simple changes to Past Perfect or remains the same. When the reported sentence contains a time clause, the tenses of the time clause remain unchanged. “She came round to my house while I was doing my shopping,” he said. = He said (that) she had come|came round to his house while he was doing his shopping. @ If the reported sentence is out-of-date, the tenses change, but it it is up-to-date, the tenses can remain the same. “She called last week,” he sald, = He said (that) she had called the week before. (speech reported after she had called - out-of-date) He is seeing the dentist tonight,” she said. » She said he is seeing the dentist ‘onight. (speech reported before he sees the dentist - up-to-date) Tenses do not change in Reported Speech when: © ‘the reporting verb (said, told, etc) isin the Present, Future or Present Perfect. “i can't drive,” he says. = He says (that) he can't drive. © the speaker expresses general truths, permanent states or conditions. “The sun rises in the east,” the teacher said. = The teacher said (that) the sun rises in the east. @ the reported sentence deals with conditionals type 2itype 3, wishes or unreal past. wish I was flying to Brazil," he said. He said (that) he wished he was flying to Brazil © the speaker is reporting something immediately after it was said (up-to-date). “The food is delicious,” he said. = He said (that) the food is delicious. (up-to-date) Note: If the speaker expresses something which is believed to be true, the tenses may change or remain the same. ‘She likes seafood," he said. = He said (that) she likes liked seafood. However, if the speaker expresses ‘something which is believed to be untrue, the tenses change. “india is 2 rich country,” he said. = He said (that) Inala was a rich country @ Time words can change or remain the same depending on the time reference. Direct Speech Indirect Speech tonight, today, this week/monthiyear = that night, that day, that week/month/year now ‘= then, at that time, at once, immediately now that = since yesterday, last nightweek/month/year = the day before, the previous night/week/month/year tomorrow, next week/month/year ‘= the following day/the day after, the following/next week/month/year two days/months/years etc ago = two days/months/years etc before “The report is due in next week,” the lecturer said. = The lecturer said (that) the report was due in the following week. (out-of-date reporting) *! went fo a party last night,” she said, She said (that) she went to a party last night. (up-to-date reporting) © certain words change depending on the context: this/these = that/those, here = there, come = go etc “He isn't coming to the meeting,” she said. = She said he wasn't going to the meeting. nyReported Speech B Turn the following sentences into Reported Speec! 1. “They will have arrived in Bali by now,” he said. (out-of-date reporting) ...He said they would have arrived in Ball by then. 2 “I've always hated the music they play at this disco." he said. (out-of-date reporting) ... 3. “He'll repair the car next Friday,” she said. (up-to- date reporting) 4. “Til be travelling home this time next week.” she said. (out of-date reporting) “He left last Monday,” she says. "Uhawen’t decided wha ype of cari! buy."he sale. (upto date reporting) i : Ball - Indonesia “it's time we went out.” she said. ‘The earth is round,” he said When they were fishing they caught a trout." he said... “Your roporta era al typed up." the peoofany ald up-to -date reporing) 11 “Dinosaurs are extinct,” the teacher said. 12 “Paris is a small city.” Said LUCY... 13. “I've been sunbathing all afternoon.” he said. (outctcte repering) 44. “She looks very pretty today.” said Paul 48 “If were you, Id enter the competition," he said 46 “If they had played well, they'd ave won," the coach said. 17 “She doesnt seem tobe enjoying here he sac. (up-to-date reporting) 18 “Water freezes at 0°C," the protessor said 19 “She ought to see a doctor,” he said. . 20 “Mum is making a cake now," said Tor, (outot-date reporting) 21 “We went to Australia two years ago.” she said. (out-of-date reporting) ... le can't possibly be serious,” Tim said. (up-to-date reporting) fe were watching television when we heard the news,” her father said. 24 “lam meeting Terry tomorrow,” she said. (up-to-date reporting) . 25 “Next time you'll have to do better than that,” my boss said, (out-of-date reporting) _i Reported Questions © Reported Questions are introduced with ask, wonder, inquire, want to know etc. In reported questions we use affirmative word order and the question mark becomes a full stop. Inverted commas are omitted. To report a question we use: a) ask + question word (who, where, which, how etc) when the direct question begins ‘with a question word, and b) ask + if/whether when the direct question begins with an auxiliary verb (can, do, have etc). Tenses, personal pronouns, possessive adjectives, time words etc change as in statements, Direct Speech Reported Speech “what time isi2" she asked him. "She asked him what time it wa | “Do you eat meat?” she asked him. She asked him iflwhether he ate meat mm.Reported Speech B Turn the following sent into Reported Speech. 1. "Will you take the dog out for a walk?" he asked me. ...He asked me if/ whether | would take the dog out for a walk. “How much money have you got?" he asked me. “Did you really write this poem?" she asked Tim. .. “How did the operation go?" they asked the doctor. “will you be going on holiday next summer?” he asked her. “is that your daughter walking along the pier, Mary? Joan a8kEd. anon ° "Why is he acting this way?” she asked me "Can you let Joan know I'll be late?” she asked me. ..... 9 “Which of these dresses suits me best?” she asked Lynn. 10 “Does this bicycle belong to anyone?” he asked. 11 “Who used my toothbrush?” he asked. 42 “Do you want to join us at 6.007” he asked Me. «nnn 13. “Why didn't you tell me about the party?” he asked me. 14 “Have you been to York before?” she asked Sue... al © Indirect questions are used to ask for advice or information. They are introduced with: Could you tell me 2, Do you know ...?, | wonder ... | want to Know ...,| doubt ..., ete and the verb is in the affirmative. 1 the indirect question starts with “I want to know ...", “I wonder... ‘omitted. Question words (what, where, who, etc) question ifthe subject of the question is the speal oF “I doubt ..", the question mark is whether can be followed by an initive in the indirect Direct Speech Indirect Speech “Where is Joan?” he asked me. Do you know where Joan is? “Did he tell you the truth?” she asked me. | She wondered it/whether he had told me the truth. “What shall I do next?" he asked me. He wanted to know what he should dojwhat to do nex. go Turn the following sentences into indirect questions. Omit question marks where necessary. Where are you going? (I want to know ...)..! want: to know where you are goin Did he steal the money? (I doubted ...) Has she told anyone about our engagement? (He wondered ys ene What time does the train leave? (Could you tell me.) Who did it? (She wondered ...) Where have you been? (He wanted to know ..) Does he speak French fluently? (I wonder...) .. Will she be on time? (I doubt ; How long has he been working here? (Do you know ...).. ‘Are they moving house? (! want to know ...) fo I Reported Commands/Requests/Suggestions Reported Commands/Requests/Suggestions are introduced with a special inoductory verb (advise, ask, beg, Suggest etc) (see pages 103-104) followed by a to-infinitive, an -ing form or a that-clause depending on the introductory verb. “Watch out," he said to me. ’Please, don't move,” he said to me. “Let's play chess,” he said. “You'd better see a doctor,” he said. Seorous He told me to watch out. (command) He asked me not fo move. (request) He suggested playing chess. (Suggestion) He suggested that | (should) see a doctor. (suggestion) eueeReported Speech Turn the following fences from Di t to Reported Spec! 1. “Turn off the light please!” he said to us. ..He asked us to turn off the light. 2. “Wipe your feet on the mat!” mother said ara 3. “Please forgive me!” she said. 4 “Could you babysit for me tonight?” he said to me. 5. “You shouldn't eat so much meat,” she said to me. 6 “Be here on time in future,” Tom's boss said. 7 8 9 10 “Could you pass me the salt?" Barry said to her. “Let's buy some new curtains!” Sally said. “You'd better go to bed early,” Henry said. “Don't be horrible to your litle sister!” his father said = | Modal Verbs in Reported Speech Note how the following modal verbs change in Reported Speech when the reported sentence is out-of-date will/shall = would, can = could (present reference)/would be able to (future reference), may = might/could, shall = should (asking for advice)/would (asking for information)/offer (expressing offers), must = must/had to (obligation) (* “must” remains the same when it expresses possibility or deduction), needn't = didn't ne to/didn’t have to (present reference)/wouldn't have to (future reference). Would, could, used to, mustn't, should, ‘might, ought to and had better remain unchanged in Reported Speech. Direct Speech Indirect Speech He said, “I will always love you.” He said (that) he would always love me. He said, “I can’t help you.” He said (that) he couldn’t help me. He said, “We can come soon.” He said (that) they would be able to come soon. He said, “It may snow.” He said (that) it might snow. He said, He asked what time we would leave. (information) He said, He asked (me) ihe should buy a red one. (advice) He said, He offered to help me. (offer) He said, He said (that) | had to tell the truth. (obligation) He said, "She must have got lost.” He said (that) she must have got lost. (deduction) He said, “They should try a litle harder.” He said (that) they should try a litle harder. He said, "She had better pay me back.” He said (that) she had better pay him back. He said, “You needn't hurry.” He said (that) | didn’t have to/didn’t need to hurry. He said, “You needn't come to work on Friday.” He said (that) | wouldn't have to go to work on Friday. [ ] Turn the following sentences into Reported Speech. 1. She said, “You needn't pay until next month." ...She said (that) | wouldn't have to pay unl the following puuueeeeuggge “When shall we let them know?" ... “Shall | carry your suitcase?” She said, “I can't play chess very well.” She said, “We must finish the work today.” She ‘said, “You needn't wear formal clothes. She said, “You should take more exercise.” She said, “Shall | get you an aspirin?” She said, “Tony must have missed the bus.” 10. She said, “We'll go to the 200 tomorrow.” 11 She said, *I may take up skiing.” 42. She said, "What shall | buy him for his birthday?" .. 13. She said, “They won't arrive on time.” 14 She sad, "They need’ be atthe meeting next week.” waransen 14ll Introductory verb agree + to-int demand otter promise refuse threaten claim advise + sb + to-int allow ask beg ‘command encourage forbid instruct invite sb order permit remind urge warn want accuse sb of + -ing form apologise for admit (to) boast about complain to sb about deny insist on suggest agree + that-clause boast claim complain deny exclaim ‘explain Inform sb promise suggest explain to sb + how Reported Speech Special introductory Verbs ct Speech “Yes, I'll come with you.” “Tell me everything!” “Would you like me to carry it?” “Tl study more.” “No, | won't come with you.” “Behave yourself or I'l punish you.” “Iheard her say that.” “You should take a coat.” “You can use my phone.” “Please, put it away.” “Please, please help me." “Fire!” “Go ahead, phone her. “You mustn't eat sweets.’ “Insert your card and wait for the instructions to appear.” “Would you like to come to my house?” “Sit down immediately.” “You may speak now.” “Don't forget to pay the bil.” “Finish your work.” “Don't touch that switch.” ''d like you to study harder.” ‘You broke the vase! “Lam better than you.” “You never tidy up.” “No, I didn't steal the car.” “You must wear warm clothes.” “Let's go to the theatre.” “Yes, that is a beautiful hat.” “Im a brillant dentist.” “I know the answer.’ “You never listen to me.” “I've never spoken to her.” “it's wonderfull” “I's an easy recipe to follow.” “You will be called for an interview.” “I won't ie to you again.” “You ought to take the other road.” © “This is how you make it” euuuee Bo ueasasage puuugs euuus euseueeugs Reported Speech He agreed to come with me. He demanded to be told everything. He offered to carry it He promised to study more. He refused to come with me. He threatened to punish me if| didn't behave myself He claimed to have heard her say that. He advised me to take a coat. He allowed me to use his phone. He asked me to put it away. He begged me to help him. He commanded the soldiers to fire. He encouraged me to phone her. He forbade me to eat sweets. He instructed me to insert my card {and wait for the instructions to appear. He invited me to go to his house. He ordered me to sit down immediately. He permitted me to speak. He reminded me to pay the bl He urged me to finish my work He warned me not to touch that switch He wanted me to study harder. He accused me of breaking the vase. He apologised for upsetting/having upset me. He admitted (to) lying/having lied to her. He boasted about being better than me. He complained to me about my never tidying up. He denied stealing/having stolen the car. He insisted on me/my wearing warm clothes, He suggested going to the theatre. He agreed that it was a beautiful hat He boasted that he was a briliant dentist. He claimed that he knew the answer. He complained that | never listened to him, He denied that he had ever spoken to her. He exclaimed that it was wonderful He explained that it was an easy recipe to follow. He informed me that | would be called for an interview. He promised that he wouldn't lie to me again. He suggested that | take the other road. He explained to me how to make it 15)Reported Speech Introductory verb | Direct Speech Reported Speech wonder where/what He asked himself, ‘How can she reach = He wondered how she could reach whyihow + clause the top?” the top. {when the subject of the He asked himself, "Where is Joan?” _=»_He wondered where Joan was. introductory verb is not He asked himself, ‘Why is she crying?” = He wondered why she was crying, the same as the subject He asked himself, “What is she doing?” = He wondered what she was doing. inthe reported question) _ ‘wonder + whether + He asked himself, “Shall | buy that car?” to-inf or clause ‘wonder where/what/ He asked himself, “Where am | going’ how + to-inf (when the He asked himself, "What should I tell h subject ofthe infintive is He asked himself, “How can | fx it?" the same as the subject ofthe vorb) ‘= He wondered whether to buy that car ‘= He wondered whether he should buy that car. = He wondered where he was going. He wondered what he should tell her, He wondered how to fix it. Bo First write an appropriate introductory verb, then report the following sentences. “rll be home early.” .. promise. “Press the button first.” “I didn't copy John's work.” “He never tells the truth.” . He promised to be home earlyn.. bone 5 “I'm so good at Maths.” 6 “She's so beautifull”... 7. “Poter is unable to attend the meeting tomorrow.” 8 ‘No, | won't tell you what happened.” 9 “I think you should go home.” 10 “That's how you fix it”... 11. “You really ought to see a doctor.” 12 “This is how | began my career.” 13 “Yes, | told them everything.” 14 “I'm sorry | shouted.” 15 “You lied to me." 46 “I'd like you to carry the bag. 17 “Don't forget to ask Janet.” 18 “Don't touch this wire.” 19. “You may go now.” .. 20 “Come on, try it again!” 21. “She really must attend more frequently.” 22 “Would you like to go to the theatre?’ 23 “You mustn't talk during the exam.” 24 “Go ahead, enter the race! 25 “Run immediately!” Please, please tell me the truth!" James never told me he was working undercover. 28 “You can take my car.” : 29 “I won't do it again.” .... 30 “Clean your room now or I'l ground you. 31. ‘Would you like me to help?” .. 32 “Give me everything, I'm sorry | was late ‘Yes, he is very handsome.” .. know that musician well.” .. 36 “Please, explain once more.” 37 “You are never on time.”Reported Speech _j Reporting a dialogue or a conversation @ Everyday conversations and dialogues are a mixture of statements, commands and questions To report these we use: and, as, adding that, and he/she added that, explaining that, because, but, since, so, and then he/she went on to say, while, then, etc or the introductory verb in the present participle form. Exclamations such as: Oh!, Ouch!, Oh no! etc are omitted in Reported Speech. Direct Speech Reported Speech Oh, i's @ lovely evening. Shall we go = He said that it was a lovely evening and suggested going for a walk?” he said fora walk “I can't wear it,” she said. “i's too tight.” = She said that she couldn't wear it because it was too tight ‘Let's take a tax,” he said. “Iwant 0 = ‘He suggested that they should take/He suggested taking a tax arrive on time. «explaining that he wanted to arive on time J Exclamations - “Yes/No” short answers - Question tags © Exclamations are replaced in Reported Speech with exclaim, thank, wish, say, cry out in pain, etc, give an exclamation of surprise/horror/disgust/delight, etc. The exclamation mark becomes a full stop. Exclamatory words such as Oh!, Eek!, Wow!, Oh dear!, Welll, etc are omitted in the Reported Speech. “Wow!” she said when she saw the huge cake. = She cried out in surprise when she saw the huge cake. © Yes/No short answers are expressed in Reported Speech with subject + appropriate auxiliary verb OR subject + appropriate introductory verb. “Vill you tel! me?" hie said. 'No,” she said. = He asked her i she would tell him but she said she wouldn't. OR He asked her if she would tell him but she refused. © Question tags are omitted in Reported Speech. An appropriate introductory verb can be used if we want to retain their effect. “She is stil at work, isn't she?" he said. = He wondered if she was still at work [[_turn the following conversations into Reported Speech using special introductory verbs. A “Carter, when are you taking your holidays this year?” said the manager. “Actually, I've already been on holiday, sir. Don't you remember? | went on safari in Kenya,” said Carter. “Oh yes, of course. You went in March, didn't you?" “That's correct, sir,” said Carter. “Did you enjoy it?" the manager asked. “Well, | didn't manage to see many animals. It was very disappointing Carter replied. “Have you got any plans to go back there?” the manager said. “Well, yes, actually I've already booked tickets for next year. I'm going in February. | think it will be a better time for seeing the animals,” said Carter. “So, well be looking for a new accountant then, if you come face to face with a lion,” said the manager. The manager asked Carter when he was taking his holidays that year... rod B “Let's spend the weekend in Scotland,” said Andrea. “We can find a cheap bed and breakfast in the Highlands.” “And just what are we going to do all weekend with nothing but sheep for company?” Cathy asked. “til teach you to ski,” said Andrea. Andrea suggested spending... 7Reported Speech © “James, have you written to the University of Madrid yet?" Mr Mills said. “No, I'm sorry,” said James. “I haven't had time. “There's no point in apologising to me, James," they fil their places very quickly.” "The thing is that I'm afraid | won't pass my Spanish exam,” said James. ‘Well, have you been working hard?” said Mr Mls. Yes, Ihave,” said James, “but 'm much better at French, and | had hoped to apply to Paris.” 'Yes, its true you are better at French,” said Mr Mills. “if| put your name down for the Sorbonne, will you write tonight?” “Yes sir, I'l write as soon as | get home,” James promised. Mr Mills asked James if he. - aid Mr Mills. "You see, you must apply early because = | Punctuation in Direct Speech © We capitalise the first word of the quoted sentence. The full stop, the question mark, the exclamation mark and the comma come inside the inverted commas. The comma comes outside the inverted commas only when he said/asked precedes the quoted sentence. 'She went out,” he said. He said, “She went out.” “She, hho said, “went out.” We do not use a comma after the question mark. “Can | speak fo you?" | asked. BUT | asked, “Can | speak to you?” © When the subject is a pronoun, it comes before the reporting verb (said, asked, etc) but when the subject is a noun, it often comes after said, asked, etc at the end or in the middle of the quoted sentence. “He “nove house, "she said. "He moved house,” said Sarah. "He," said Sarah, “ moved house." BUT She{Sarah said, “He moved house.” (NOT: Said-Sarah, “He moved house.”) © Each time the speaker changes, we normally start a new paragraph. E |] __ Rewrite the following as a conversation. Mind the punctuatior ‘A Stephen denied having got them lost and refused to take responsibility for their situation. Catherine accused him of not knowing how to read a map, and threatened to leave him if he didn't get them out of the mess. Stephen complained that she always made him do all the work. Catherine apologised for not helping but begged him to do something, adding that she didn't want to spend the night out in the open. Stephen promised that they would find somewhere to stay, and urged her to keep calm. He eventually asked her to help him with the map reading. She laughed and suggested that perhaps he should try holding the map the right way up. ..“It’s not my fault we got lost,” Stephen eaid. B The diver boasted about having found a shipwreck full of treasure on the ocean floor. His friend accused him of lying as that part of the sea had been explored thoroughly, yet the diver still insisted, claiming that only he had searched that particular area. Then his friend went on to tell him that if that was the case, he should notify the authorities as soon as possible in order to lay claim to the treasure. She warned him that if he failed to do this someone else might claim the treasure for themselves. It was at this stage that the diver admitted that the wreck wasn't that old and that the treasure consisted of Monopoly money! ..."/ have found. 18Reported Speech J ‘Subjunctive The bare infinitive form of the subjunctive is used after certain verbs and expressions to give emphasis. These are: advise, ask, demand, insist, propose, recommend, request, suggest, it is essential, it is imperative, it is important, it is necessary, itis vital followed by (that) + subject. In British English we normally use should + simple form instead of the bare infinitive form of the subjunetive. itis vital (that) you deliver the parce! today. (less usual) I's vita! that you should deliver the parcel today. (more usual) [ ] Rewrite the following sentences using the words in brackets. 1. “I would eat only the fish,” he said. (suggest) ..'e suggested (that) | (should) eat only the fish. 2 “Let's go to the beach,” he said. (propose) 3. “Why not paint the room blue?" said Dad. (recommend) 4 5 “Please bring me a cup of tea,” she said. (request) “You must do your homework,” said Mr Smith. (insist) ..... [LL_turn the following dialogue into Reported Speech. Joan: Mmm, I'm really going to enjoy this sandwich. I'm so hungry. | haven't eaten anything since breakfast. Are you sure you don't want anything? Geoffrey: Yes. I've eaten too much already today. | can’t eat another thing. Joan: Why not just have a glass of milk then? Geoffrey: Good idea. Joan: really enjoyed the visit to the aquarium this morning. What shall we do this afternoon? Geoffrey: Let's go to the folk museum. It looks very interesting. Joan: Yes, but don't forget we have to be back at the hotel by six. Geoffrey: We definitely have enough time, don't worry. Joan: Oh no! I can't find my purse. | must have dropped it in the car park, Geoffrey: Ill go back and look for it if you like. a.Joan said that she was going to enjay her sandwich because.. Turn the following sentences into Reported Speech using special introductory verbs. ‘Don't go near the bull.” ..She warned me not to go near the bull. “What a brilliant idea!” “Tl definitely take you to the park tomorrow." .et's have the wedding in the spring.” 3 lease, please don't tell my father what happened.” fou are always late.” . im sorry | wasn't there when you needed me." *You switched the reports, didn't you?" “No, I won't lend you the money. “You can't go to the party tonight.” “Shall | hang out the washing?” “Don't forget to send Mum a birthday card “This is how you switch on the machine,” “I'm the best tennis player in the club.” “Go ahead, propose to her. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 " 2 13 4 15Reported Speech B Turn the following text into Direct Speech. Daniel asked the bank manager for a loan. The bank manager asked him exactly what he wanted the money for. Daniel explained that he wanted to set up his own cleaning business. The bank manager agreed that it was a good idea but urged him to be very careful before investing a lot of money. Daniel admitted that he'd never had his own business before. The bank manager apologised for being unable to promise Daniel a loan immediately. He suggested that Daniel write a business plan and come back in a week. Daniel agreed to retum the following Thursday. .."| was wondering if it was posible for me to apply for a loan,” Daniel said to the bank manager. BD Rewrite the following sentences in Reported Speech. 1 “I'm learning French,” he said. “I'm going to Paris for my holidays.” He eaid he was learning French, adding that he was going to Faris for his holidays. 2 “Can you take the dog for a walk?” he said to her. “'m busy.” 3. “You shouldn't eat too many sweets,” she said. “I's bad for your health. 4 "Can | borrow your pen, please?" he said to her. "| need to write something. 5 “Please don't talk,” said the teacher. “This is a test.” & "Why don't you turn off the TV?" she said to him. “You aren't watching it 7 "Come to our house tonight, Mary,” he said. “Jim wants to see you. 8 “Have you read your newspaper?” he asked her. “I want to look at it. 9 “The baby should be asleep,” she said. “I's ten o'clock.” 10 “I don't want any more cake,” she said. “I've had enough.” 11 “Don't play near the road,” their mother said, “It's too dangerous. 42. “I like Susan,” he said. “She's very friendly.” im teaching Jane's class,” she said. “She's on holiday this week 14 “Sarah would like to have the house,” he said. "She's lived here a long time.” 15 “You could become famous, June,” he said. “You're a very good singer.” .... 16 “Are you going to take the job?” he asked her. "Or will you wait for a better one?” 17 “Can you phone Julie?” she asked me. “I heard she has had a fight with Mark.” 18 “Do you know when May will be back?” she asked. “She's been away all week.” ... 49. °Do you think we should try this new restaurant tonight?" he asked his wite, “I've heard i's very good 20 “if'anyone phones,” she said, “tell them I won't be here until tomorrow.” 'd love to go to Venice,” she said. “I've never been there.” 22 “Don ask Sirion how to use the computer.” she sald. “He doesn't know a thing about them, 23 “I must go now,” said Samantha, “or | might miss the bus.” . 24. “Im sorry | didn’t phone you yesterday,” said Charlotte “I had to visit my aunt B Complete tl nces using the words in bold. Use two to five word 1 “You should go to the dentist Tina,” he said. 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