Grammar Model Answer: English Department

The Present Simple and the Present Continuous:

1) Re-write the following Sentences: C.W.
1. Justine is writing a book about his adventures in Tibet. (currently)
Justine is currently writing a book about his adventures in Tibet.
2. Does the manager check over the administration? (now)
Is the manager checking over the administration now?
3. I hate living in Seattle. Whenever I go there, I get covered with rain. (always)
I hate living in Seattle. I always get covered with rain. Or
I hate living in Seattle. It always rains there.
4. Sue doesn't participate in concerts. (rarely)
Sue rarely participates in concerts.
5. The children don’t help with the housework. (scarcely)
The children scarcely help with the housework.
6. Every day Lee drinks milk. (routine)
Lee’s daily routine is to drink / drinking milk.
7. It is her daily routine to clean her room. (She)
She cleans her room every day.
8. Our successful player always plays for Liverpool. (These days)
These days our successful player is playing for Liverpool.
9. Tina has arranged to join our club. (next month)
Tina is joining our club next month.
10. My brother has a bad habit of smoking in closed areas. (is)
My brother is always smoking in closed areas.
11. We can notice development in his character. (is)
His character is developing.
12. Skiing is my favorite sport. (love)
I love skiing.
13. Linda learns to drive her car. (at the moment)
Linda is learning to drive her car at the moment.
14. I always do the housework on Saturday. (now)
I am doing the housework now.
15. He has arranged to leave his company. (is)
He is leaving his company.
16. She has made all the arrangements to set up her business. (is)
She is setting up her business.
17. Do Rita and Angela live in Manchester? (currently)
Are Rita and Angela currently living in Manchester?
18. Jenny works in a restaurant. (this week)
Jenny is working in a restaurant this week.
19. You keep interrupting me while talking and I don't like it! (always)
You are always interrupting me while talking and I don’t like it!
20. This young fellow visit the old man daily. (These days)
This young fellow is visiting the old man these days.

Choose the correct answer:

1- Come on time! The bus (is leaving – leaves –will leave) at two.
2- Nelly (does - is doing – do) the same work every day. It’s a routine.
3- Kevin (prefer – is preferring – prefers) the other coach.
4- I hate Josef’s habit. He (always bites- is always biting- bites) his nails.
5- Valerio has showed great progress. He (is getting – gets – got) better in all subjects.
6- Usually, I (work –works -am working) as a secretary at ABT, but this summer I (study – am
studying – studies) French in Paris.
7- These days we (prepare – prepares – are preparing) for our wedding party.
8- (Does – Is – Are) the manager give you extra tasks?
9- (Does – Do – Are) the students responding to the new rules?
10- This calculator (works –doesn’t work –aren’t working -working) properly. Do you have
another one?
11- The train (leaves -is leaving -left -will leave) at 8 am tomorrow.
12- This work is good! Your handwriting (isn’t getting -gets -get -is getting) better and better.
13- You can go outside now. It (is raining –doesn’t rain -rains –isn’t raining) any more.
14- Ben goes to football practice (on Tuesday -on Tuesdays -next Tuesday -tomorrow).
15- Every year his partner (goes -went -has gone -is going) to Europe for two weeks.
16- Seriously! I hate it! She (shouts – is always shouting – shouted)
17- Everything is arranged and under control. We (travel – are travelling – will travel) tomorrow.
18 He is in a hurry, his plane (takes off – take off – is taking off ) at 2.
19- Ali’s sister often (come – comes – is coming) shopping with us.
20- Paul (live – lives – is living) in Cardiff these days.
3-Rewrite the following: - H.W
1- How much is that green jacket, sir? ( cost )
How much does that green jacket cost, sir?
2- Do the children play with Tom every day? (now)
Are the children playing with Tom now?
3- Eric has a bath every morning. (at the moment)
Eric is having a bath at the moment.
4- Does your father drive to work every day? (right now)
Is your father driving to work right now?
5- Peter keeps annoying his friends! (always)
Peter is always annoying his friends.

4) Choose the correct answer: H.W

1- Mark and Sara ……………… squash twice a week.
a.plays b.play c.are playing d.doesn’t play
2- Tammy and Jen ………… a Pilates class on Wednesday mornings.
a.have b. are having c. has d. were having
3- She always …………………….. hard for exams.
a.studies b.is studying c.study d.am studying
4- Sorry, she can't come to the phone right now; she ………… a bath.
a.has b.is having c. isn’t having d.have
5- I ……………………… my mother at the airport tomorrow.
a.meeting b.met c.meet d.am meeting
Booklet model answer: Present perfect
Fill IN: SINCE/FOR: C.W.
1-I haven't seen him for ten days.
2- They've been here since 2 o'clock.
3- She hasn't sent me a card since last summer.
4- She's been abroad for ten years.
5- We haven't heard from Mrs. Dalton for ages.
6- I haven't talked to them for two weeks.
7- We haven't phoned them since Sunday.
8- She's worked for us for a long time.
9- I have known him for years.
10- He's lived in that village since 1998.

1) Re-write the following Sentences: C.W.

1- Ann started planting the roses at four and now it is six. (has)
Ann has been planting the roses for two hours.
2- He started working here 7 months ago. (been)
He has been working here for 7 months.
3- He began writing his report after receiving the mail from his manager. (been)
He has been writing his report since he received the mail from his manager.
4- This is our seventh wedding anniversary. (for)
We have been married for seven years.
5- She still hasn't washed the car (yet)
She hasn’t washed the car yet.
6- We didn’t buy the tickets till now. (yet)
We haven’t bought the tickets yet.
7- Jack and Brain drew this picture a moment ago. (just)
Jack and Brain have just drawn this picture.
8- Jalia made a table with three columns. (already)
Jalia has already made a table with three columns.
9-He is very tired. He studied all the lessons today. (has)
He is very tired; he has been studying for too long.
10- I saw that film last week. (already)
I have already seen that film.
11- The plane landed five minutes ago. (just)
The plane has just landed.
12- Lisa is still eating breakfast. (yet)
Lisa hasn’t finished eating breakfast yet.
13- I haven’t paid the phone bill yet. (still)
I still haven’t paid the phone bill.
14- We still haven't had our results. (yet)
We haven’t had our results yet.
15- You've had that computer since 2004. (for)
You’ve had that computer for 20 years.
16- I've seen this film before. (already)
I’ve already seen this film.
17- Sama is still using her mobile. (yet)
Sama hasn’t finished using her mobile yet.
18- I told you the story a few seconds ago. (just)
I have just told you the story.
19- Your friends still haven't called you. (yet)
Your friends haven’t called you yet.
20- We started waiting in this queue half an hour ago! (for)
We have been waiting in this queue for half an hour.

2) Choose the correct answer using the present perfect and the present perfect progressive:
1- have been cleaning
2- have never tried
3- have bought
4- has slowly been decreasing
5- have told you
6- have always thought
7-been running
8-has eaten
9- have just left
10- have understood
11- haven’t done
12-have been studying
13- has promised
14-have you visited
15- have been calling
2) Choose the correct answer: C.W.
1- We (haven’t seen – saw- didn’t see) Alice for ages.
2- How long (did you know – have you known – do you know) Antonio?
3- Jimmy (hasn’t seen – haven’t seen –didn’t see) his siblings since 2012.
4- Since he completed his project, he (has written- has been writing – wrote) articles in
newspapers till now.
5- (Has he stopped – did he stop – have he stopped) smoking yet?
6- I (have thought – have been thinking – has thought) of the matter all day.
7- I think the assistant (has forgotten – has been forgetting – forget) us
8-We (have waited – have been waiting –waited) here for one hour. We are bored.
9- He (has decorated – has been decorating – is decorating) the spacious room all night.
10- They (have finished – finished – haven’t finished) the tasks yet.

Model Answer: have been / have gone

1-Complete using (have been in - have been to – have gone to): C.W
1) Mary has gone to her aunt’s. She will be late.
2) We have been to Japan twice.
3) The children are out. They have gone to the park.
4) Have you ever been to London?
5) She has been in Canada since 1992.
6) Susan isn’t in. She has gone to the bank.
7) I have been to London twice this year.
8) I have never been to a tropical island.
9) Sue isn't at home. She has gone to Brussels on business.
10) They have been to the farmers' market. They've bought lots of fresh fruit.
2-Complete using (have been in - have been to – have gone to): H.W
1) You've got a tan. Have you been to the beach?
2) Nick…has been in…Scotland for three years. He settled there for business.
3) Tania has gone to her sisters. Would you like to call her there?
4) What are all these books? Have you been to the library?
5) Mike has gone to the doctor. He's asked me to feed his cat while he's away.

Model Answer: Special Cases:

1) Re-write the followings sentences: C.W.
1) She has never experienced such a devastating issue. (most)
This is the most devastating issue she has ever experienced.
2) I have never seen such a wonderful museum before. (most)
This is the most wonderful museum I have ever seen.
3) I have never read such a boring book. (most)
This is the most boring book I’ve ever read.
4) She’s never seen such a terrifying film. (ever)
This is the most terrifying film she has ever seen.
5) I have never met such a funny man. (funniest)
He’s the funniest man I’ve ever met.
6) It is years since he passed a test. (for)
He hasn’t passed a test for years.
7) It’s a long time since I last saw her. (for)
I haven’t seen her for a long time.
8) It’s a long time since I ate out. (for)
I haven’t eaten out for a long time.
9) They haven’t met each other for years. (since)
It has been years since they last met each other.
10) She hasn’t changed her car for 10 years. (since)
It has been 10 years since she last changed her car.
11) They are very rude. It is my first visit. (first time)
This is the first time I have ever met such rude people.
12) I haven’t cooked for 2 weeks. (The last)
The last time I cooked was 2 weeks ago.
13) She hasn’t taken the course for one month. (ago)
The last time she took the course was one month ago.
14) I’ve never heard such a silly story. ( silliest )
This is the silliest story I’ve ever heard.
15) She’s the cleverest person I’ve ever met. ( first)
This is the first time I have ever met such a clever person.
16) Solly hasn’t gathered with them for 2 years. (the last)
The last time Solly gathered with them was 2 years ago.

17) Our friends haven’t arranged a party for a year. (ago)

The last time our friends arranged a party was a year ago.

18) The last time I phoned the assistant was a week ago. (since)
I haven’t phoned the assistant since last week.
It has been a week since I phoned the assistant.

19) The last time he turned up was one year ago. (hasn’t)
He hasn’t turned up for a year.

20) Your food is the most delicious. (ever)

This is the most delicious food I have ever tasted.

2) Choose the correct answer: C.W.

1) My mum’s cake is (the most delicious-more delicious-delicious-less delicious) cake I’ve ever
tasted.
2) I (have seen-haven’t seen-has been seeing-has seen) Anna for two months. I really miss her.
3) Jack is (the strongest-stronger-strong-more strong) person I (have ever fought-fought-have ever
fighting) with.
4) Jane (has eaten-hasn’t eaten-is eaten-has been eating) meat since she was twenty, she is
vegetarian.
5) It’s been years since Mary (has visited-visited-had visited-has been visiting) Helen.
6) This is the most wonderful vacation I’ve ever (spend-spent-spending-spends).
7) The last time Sharon (had gone-went-goes-has gone) to the palace was 2 months ago.
8) The (first-last-second-third) time she ate in the restaurant (was-is-had-has) two days ago.
9) It (has been – had been- has -was) months since Alex scored a goal. His fans are really sad.
10) The last time he (has lent-has lend-lent-had lent) me money was yesterday. I can’t ask him for
more
11) It (is the first time-is the last time-was the first time-was the last time) we have ever been to
Athens. I think we will enjoy our time there.
12) This is the first time we (have ever ridden-had ever ridden-rode-have been ridding) horses.
13) I have taken part in three plays since I last (have joined-joined-had joined-join) the drama
club.
14) It has been three years (for-since-last-ago) I started working as a teacher.
15) A great change has happened since the teacher (last spoke-has spoken-speaks-has been
speaking) to the students.
16) This is the first time I (have ever experienced – experienced – had experienced) bungee
jumping.
17) The last time I (have ever seen – saw – had seen) the thief was two minutes ago.
18) It has been years since we last (have talked – talked- had talked) to our old teacher.
19) I didn’t enjoy their company; this is the first time I (have ever joined- will join – joins) such
boring people.
20) It is a long time since I (have solved – solved – had solved) a mystery.

3) Rewrite the following: H.W

1) I haven’t been to Canada before. (first )
This is the first time I’ve ever been to Canada.
2) His food is delicious. I want to eat there again and repeat such an experience. (most)
This is the most delicious food I’ve ever eaten.
3) They haven’t won a competition for years. (since)
It has been years since they last won a competition.
4) We’ve never been on an airplane before. (first)
This is the first time we’ve ever been on an airplane.
5) It is the first time we have visited the museum (never)
We have never visited the museum before.
6) He hasn’t joined us for a week. (since)
It has been a week since he joined us.
7) It’s years since Mr. Smith went on holiday. (for)
Mr. Smith hasn’t been on holiday for years.
The Past Simple and the Past Continuous: Model Answer:
1) Rewrite the following sentences: - C.W.
1) We were on our way to London in the car when we heard the news. (driving)
We were driving to London when we heard the news.
2) I was asleep and I heard a loud noise. (sleeping)
I was sleeping when I heard a loud noise.
While I was sleeping, I heard a loud noise.
3) I came home; Peter was studying. (when)
Peter was studying when I came home.
4) The storm began during lunch. (having)
The storm began while we were having lunch.
5) Lucy cleaned the windows. Maria cleaned the car. (while)
Lucy was cleaning the windows while Maria was cleaning the car.
6) He wrote a letter, the telephone rang. (while)
The telephone rang while he was writing the letter.
7) He speaks to me about it every day. (yesterday)
He spoke to me about it yesterday.
8) I was watching the new series when Detchard called for dinner. (While)
Detchard called for dinner while I was watching the new series.
9) We were talking to Ellie when we spotted him stealing. (While)
While we were talking to Ellie ,we spotted him stealing.
10) I cooked dinner, Jenny washed the dishes (While)
I was cooking dinner while Jenny was washing the dishes.
11) I walked in the street. I saw the accident (When)
I was walking in the street when I saw the accident.
12) I saw Phil. Phil waited for the English teacher outside his office. (when)
Phil was waiting for the English teacher outside his office when I saw him.
13) Alex was playing football yesterday at 7 o’clock. (last)
The last time Alex played football was yesterday.
14) As she was saving an email attachment, Paige clicked on a link. (while)
While she was saving an email attachment, Paige clicked on a link.
15) The teacher was speaking when the head teacher entered the classroom. (As)
As the teacher was speaking, the head teacher entered the classroom.
16) Your sister looked for her headphones yesterday. (yesterday at 10 o’clock)
Your sister was looking for her headphones yesterday at 10 o’clock.
17) I was having an English lesson at 7 am this morning. (had)
I had an English lesson this morning.
18) The new accountant checked his email and at the same time, he talked on the phone.
(while)
The new accountant was checking his email while he was talking on the phone.
19)We didn’t cycle yesterday (yesterday at 4)
We weren’t cycling yesterday at 4.
20)Yesterday at 6 pm the crew members were doing different things. (did)
Yesterday the crew members did different things.

2-Choose the right answer: C.W.

1- I (felt-feel-feels-was feeling) excited the moment we landed in Rome.
2- While Laura was cooking, Fred and Josh (were putting-put-was putting-putting) up
decorations for the party.
3- Lilly (see-saw-was seeing-sees) a strange man outside the window while she was doing the
washing-up.
4- As I (was cleaning-clean-were cleaning-cleaned) the room, the ground (start-started-was
starting-were starting) shaking.
5- He (was-is-had-has) talking on the phone when he heard an explosion.
6- He (received-has received-was receiving-had received) shocking news while he was staying
at hospital.
7- He was reading (while-when-as-just as) the phone rang.
8- While I (was trying-tried-were trying-had tried) to get my car started, a man (offered-offers-
has offered-was offering) to help me.
9- Although it rained a lot, I (enjoyed-enjoy-was enjoying-has enjoyed) my holiday last year.
10- I (phoned-was phoning-phone-has phoned) you yesterday, but you (answered-answer-didn’t
answer-wasn’t answering).
11- Tom (stood – was standing – is standing-has stood) in front of the electric heater when his
chocolate bar (started – starts – was starting-has started) to melt.
12- Mary (had – was having – has-had been) a pet cat when she was ten.
13- Yesterday at 10 I (watched – was watching – had watched-watch) the final match on TV.
14- She (is shopping- was shopping- were shopping- used to shop)in the market when someone
(snatches – snatched – was snatching – is snatching) her handbag.
15- I couldn't catch the school bus, I (wake- was walking-woke) up late.
16- . The sun (shines – was shining – shone) yesterday and the birds (sing – sang – were
singing).
17- When the train (get – got – gets) to the station, we (wait – waited – were waiting) on the
platform
 18- The previous holiday, we (visited – visits – were visiting) Rome, (see - saw – were
seeing) the church and enjoyed our time.
19- What (are you doing – did you do – were you doing) when I called you yesterday?
20- The doctors (treats – treated – was treating) the patients in temporary beds.

3-Choose the right answer: H.W:

1- Bill often loses his keys. He (loses- lost- was losing) one last Saturday.
2- The students of 3B (do- was doing- did) a project last week. First, they (are choosing- were
choosing- chose) the topic. Then they (get- got- gets) information from books and brochures.
3- We (played- were playing- play) computer games while she (read- was reading- reads) a
book.
4- When (did you go- were you going- are you going) to bed last night?
5- We leave at 8.30 every morning. But yesterday we (leave- are leaving- left) at 8.00.

Model Answer:
The Past Perfect and the Past Perfect Progressive:
1) Rewrite the following: C.W.
1- The bus left when we arrived at the bus station. (By the time)
By the time we arrived at the bus station, the bus had left.
2- The thief escaped then the police arrived. (By the time)
By the time the police arrived, the thief had escaped.
3- They chatted for some time then went to sleep. (after)
They went to sleep after they had chatted for some time.
4- The patient died then the ambulance arrived. (Before)
Before the ambulance arrived, the patient had died.
5- He bought a new car after he had seen a lot at showrooms. (By the time)
By the time he bought a new car, he had seen a lot at showrooms.
6- He read many books then he wrote a composition. (After)
After he had read many books, he wrote a composition.
7- She waited until the visitors had left before she began packing. (after)
She began packing after the visitors had left.
8- I went the party at the weekend. I passed my exams. (After)
After I had passed my exams, I went to the party at the weekend.
9- He won the first prize then he travelled to Europe. (By the time)
By the time he travelled to Europe, he had won the first prize.
10- The train left. He couldn’t catch it. (before)
The train had left before he could catch it.
11- He woke up late. The alarm didn’t ring. (because)
He woke up late because the alarm hadn’t rung.
12- She posted the letter, and then she went to the market. (After)
After she had posted the letter, she went to the market.
13- I arrived at the office at 8:00. She phoned me at 8:30. (had)
I had arrived at the office before she phoned me.
14- I wrote the letter then I took it to the post office. (before)
I had written the letter before I took it the post office.
15- The police questioned the thief then they put him in prison. (After)
After the police had questioned the thief, they put him in prison.
16- Omar was tired. He kept cleaning the whole day. (because)
Omar was tired because he had been cleaning the whole day.

2) Choose the correct answer: C.W.

1) They (had worked- has been working- had been working) all day, so they didn't want to go out.
2) After they (eaten – had eaten – ate) the shellfish, they (begin- began – had begun) to feel sick.
3) The garden was dead because it (has been- had been – was being) dry all summer.
4) They (cycled- have been cycling- had been cycling) all day yesterday.
5) When I saw Linda, she was tired because she (had been practicing- has practiced- had
practiced) all day.
6) Why didn't you go to bed after you (have had- had had- had) supper?
7) The theater (had sold- had been selling- sold) all the tickets by the time we got there.
8) We were late for the plane because we (forgot- has forgotten- had forgotten) our passports.
9) They were tired in the evening because they (have helped- had helped- had been helping) on the
farm all day.
10) We (enjoyed – had enjoyed – has enjoyed) our time before the lockdown.
11) As soon as the firefighters (had been putting out- put out- had put out) the fire, the building
collapsed.

12) I was really tired because I (studied-had studied- had been studying) all day.

13) By the time the students (start- started- had started) to write, the teacher (had collected-
collected – have collected) their mobile phones.

14) Laura needed a break as she (had studied- had been studying- studied) all morning.

15) She finally reached the hotel, she (had been searching- have searched- had searched) for all
day.
3) Rewrite the following: H.W
1- Jana learnt to drive then after a while she bought a new car. (before)
Jane had learnt to drive before she bought a new car.
2- When Harry saw the ghost, he was frightened. (because)
Harry was frightened because he had seen the ghost.
3- Helen cooked dinner first then Peter came home afterwards. (before)
Helen had cooked dinner before Peter came home.
4- Scott was angry. He waited for his friend for half an hour. (because)
Scott was angry because he had been waiting for his friends for half an hour.
5- Isabel felt exhausted. She revised for her test all afternoon. (After)
After Isabel had been revising for her test all afternoon, she felt exhausted.
6- Mary fell asleep then the TV program ended. (by the time)
Mary had fallen asleep by the time the TV program ended.

Future Tenses
1) Rewrite the following sentences using the words in brackets: C.W.
1) My little brother planned to take revenge. (is)
My little brother is going to take revenge.
2) The sky is full of dark clouds. (rain)
It is going to rain.
3) She has the intention to join the faculty of medicine (is)
She is going to join the faculty of medicine.
4) He has made all the necessary arrangements to move to London. (is)
He is moving to London.
5) I will write Sam a letter tomorrow. (This time)
This time tomorrow, I will be writing Sam a letter.
6) I packed my bags to travel to Rome. (am)
I am travelling to Rome.
7) The train to London leaves at 9 o'clock. (tomorrow)
The train to London leaves at 9 o’clock tomorrow.
8) We arranged to cancel all the meetings. (are)
We are cancelling all the meetings.
9) My colleagues are watching their favorite series. (tomorrow night)
My colleagues will be watching their favorite series tomorrow night.
10) The administration prepared to celebrate the anniversary of the company. (is)

The administration is celebrating the anniversary of the company.

11) I have decided to change the way I deal with her. (am)

I am going to change the way I deal with her.

12) My son made all the arrangements to hold a party. (is)

My son is holding a party.

13) We will travel to Scotland tomorrow. (tomorrow at 2)

We will be traveling to Scotland tomorrow at 2.

14) Ahmed has the intention to quit this exhausting job. (is)

Ahmed is going to quit this exhausting job.

15) The manager arranged to give rewards to the employees. (is)

The manager is giving rewards to the employees.

2) Choose the correct answer: C.W.

1. I promise I (not tell-won’t tell-am not going to tell-will tell) anyone your secret.
2. Dave (travel- is going to travel-will ravel-is travelling) to Brazil next summer. He’s already
packed.
3. Tell the truth to your parents or you (regret-will regret-are going to regret-are regretting) it.
4. Look how fast this man is driving, he (will have-is going to have-won’t be having-is having) an
accident.
5. Look at those black clouds! It (will be-is going to-is having-will have) rain.
6. Chloe (is going to fly-won’t fly-will not be flying- is flying) to Portugal. She bought the tickets
yesterday.
7. Don’t worry about your shirt. I (wash-will wash- will be washing-would wash) it for you.
8. My cousin (will be playing-play-is going to play-is playing) in a charity football match at the
weekend. He arranged everything for that day.
9. (Are you going to buy-Are you buying-will you buy-will you have bought) me some milk from
the shop, please?
10. I always get a stomach ache when I drink coffee from this place. I (won’t have-won’t be
having-am not going to have-don’t have) coffee from here ever again.
11. This time next week, I (will visit-will be visiting-would visit-am going to visit) my uncle in
London.
12. A] How [will I have known – will I know – will I be knowing] that I have won a prize?
13. Quickly get out of the car! [It's bursting – It's going to burst] into flames.
14. Don't come round before midday, because [I'll be cleaning – I clean – I am cleaning] the house
until then.
15. The conference [is going to begin/ begins] next Friday morning at 9:00am.

3) Correct the verb in brackets: H.W

1- We will be working (work) on that project next week from morning till late night.
2- Don't worry. I will make (make) sure I have my mobile.
3- I will call (call) you as soon as we get back to Tracy's house.
4- Eric will get up (get up) early tomorrow, he promised us.
5- The train to Alex leaves (leave) at nine tomorrow.
6- The school arranged everything; we are moving (move) to the citadel early in the morning.
7- I think I will be (be) busy all day long.
8- Will you pick up (you /pick up) my suit from the dry cleaner's, please?
9- He has the intention to buy some fruits. He is going to stop (stop) by the grocery store.
10- He made all the arrangements and bought everything, He is moving (move) to a new house.

Model Answer: Reported Statements:

1) Change into indirect speech: - C.W.
A] Statements:
1. "I'm not satisfied with my job," Peter said. . (that)
Peter said that he wasn’t satisfied with his job.
2. "I'm not going to worry about the money until I hear from the bank," said
Elaine. (she)
Elaine said that she was not going to worry about the money until she heard from the bank.
3. " I don't know where Bill is living at the moment," said Nicky. (didn’t)
Nicky said that he didn’t know where Bill was living at that moment.
4. "Emma hasn't had her operation yet", her brother said to me. (told)
Emma’s brother told me that she hadn’t had her operation yet.

5. “The prices won't rise before the end of the year," Mrs. Devlin said. (that)

Mrs. Delvin said that the prices wouldn’t rise before the end of the year.
 6. "I'll let you know if I have any more problems." Carol said to me. (told)

Carol told me that she would let me know if she had any more problems.
7. Mr. Tom said, "I think he will keep resisting”. (would)
Mr. Tom said that he thought he would keep resisting.
8. The customers said to the manager angrily," We are waiting for more than two hours." (that)
The customers told the manager angrily that they were waiting for more than two hours.
9. Mother said to me, “I have been looking for my glasses all day.” (her)
Mother told me that she had been looking for her glasses all day.
10. She said, “I am not going to help you, Tom.” (told)
She told Tom that she was not going to help him.
11. Jane said, “Stephen has already told me about the party.” (had)
Jane said that Stephen had already told her about the party.
12. “You can enter the building, “the guard said to us. (told)
The guard told us that we could enter the building.
13. Kate said to Bill, “I won the 1st prize yesterday.” (had)

Kate told Bill that she had won/won the 1st prize the previous day.
14. Sally said, “I was coming to school last week, but I had a flu.” (she)
Sally said she was going to school the previous week, but she had a flu.
15. Gemmy said to Peter, “I am having a party tomorrow.” (was)
Gemmy told Peter that he was having a party the following day.

2) Change into indirect:

B] Questions: -
1- "How long does it take to get to the City Centre?" I asked her.
I asked her how long it took to get to the City Centre.
2- She asked me, "Have you visited the National Museum?"
She asked me If I had visited the National Museum.
3- I asked her, "What do you think of the hotel food?
I asked her what she thought of the hotel food.
4- I asked her, "Do you know the way to the Opera House?"
I asked her if she knew the way to the Opera House.
5- “Are you thinking of changing your career?" I asked her.
I asked her if she was thinking of changing her career.
6- “Do you have to leave at 10pm?" She asked me.
She asked me if I had to leave at 10 pm.
7- “Would you come with me to the station?" Susie asked her.
Susie asked her if she would go with her to the station.
8- "Where are my keys?" Father asked us.
Father asked us where his keys were.
9- Beth said to Peter, “Could you bring me some paper, now?"
Beth asked Peter whether he could bring her some paper then.
10- Fred said to me, “Will you put these bottles in the recycling bin”
Fred asked me whether I would put those bottles in the recycling bin.
11- She said, “Who is this man?”
She asked who that man was.
12- Henry said, “Are you waiting for me?”
Henry asked if I was waiting for him.
13- Bea said, “When was your birthday?”
Bea asked when my birthday was.
14- Tom asked, “Where did you find the keys?”
Tom asked where I had found the keys.
15- He said, “Will it rain?”
He asked if it would rain.
16- Steve asked, “Were they watching TV?”
Steve asked if they had been watching TV.
17- Kate said, “How long has he been waiting here?”
Kate asked how long he had been waiting there.
18- Sam said, “When are they going to finish?”
Sam asked when they were going to finish.
19- Tim asked, “Why have you packed your suitcase, Vicky?”
Tim asked Vicky why she had packed her suitcase.
20- Peter said to Lucy, “How did this fight start yesterday?”
Peter asked Lucy how that fight started the previous day.

C-Choose; (All cases) C.W

1- Kathy said that she hadn’t seen Melvin (this-that-then) morning.
2- Alan said that he had seen Martha two weeks (before-ago-previous).
3- Richard told us that he (will-might-can) move to New York.
4- Harry said that he had washed the car the (following-last-previous) week.
5- The previous Monday, our teacher told us that we ( must -had to) be at school by eight.
6- Olivia (said-told) me that she (had-could) do a somersault.
7- Jamia (told-said) that he felt sick.
8- - Gray told me he (falls-had fallen) down a flight of steps (the previous day-the next day).
9- Tony said that he (have already had- had already had) lunch.
10- Ian told Frank that he (will show-would show) him his tricks (the day before-the following day).
11- Rita said that she (may-might) meet us halfway .
12- She asked me (where is the office- where was the office- where the office was).
13- My mum asked me what (are you doing- I am doing- I was doing).
14- Tom told me that he (had been walking- has been walking- is walking) along the street.
15- She asked me if I (punished him- was punished him- punishes him).
16- Carla said that she (ruins- ruined – has ruined) her boots.
17- Dad asked (how is grandma- how was grandma- how grandma was).
18- David asked if (it rained- it rains- it is raining) in London.
19- "Is John at home?" She asked if (John is at home- John at home was- John was at
home).
20- She asked me why (Julie is sad- Julie was sad- was Julie sad).