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The document contains exercises for converting direct speech into reported speech. It includes examples for practice, such as changing statements and questions into indirect speech. The exercises are designed to help learners understand the rules of reported speech.

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reported s[eech

The document contains exercises for converting direct speech into reported speech. It includes examples for practice, such as changing statements and questions into indirect speech. The exercises are designed to help learners understand the rules of reported speech.

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Reported speech exercises

A. Change each direct speech example into the reported speech. The first one
has been done for you.

1. Michelle said, “I love my Chihuahua, Daisy.”


Michelle said that she loved her Chihuahua, Daisy.
2. Republicans said, “We don’t support Obama’s plan to raise taxes.”

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3.With her mouth full, Sarah said, “I am eating mashed potatoes.”

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4. John Lee said, “This year, I will not pay my taxes.”

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5. Lebron said, “I am going to win the championship next year.”

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6. Patty said, “I can’t stomach another hamburger. I ate one yesterday.”

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B. Rewrite the sentences/questions below using reported / indirect speech.


Always change the tense, even though it is not always necessary. You can
use ‘said’, ‘told me’, or ‘asked’.
1. Sarah: “I am in the shower right now.”
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2. John: “I dropped my son off at school this morning.”


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3. Samuel: “I am going to the beach with my sister this afternoon.”

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4. John: “Jessica will call you later.”

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Reported speech exercises
5. The girls: “Who does John live with?”

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6. Our classmate: “Did we have any homework last night?”

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7. Sarah: “I am moving to Tokyo because I want to learn Japanese.”

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8. John: “Why do you have an umbrella?”

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9. The students: “Our teacher can’t find her books anywhere.”

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10. Sarah and Jillian: “Is John British?”

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11. Steve: “I’m going to the beach so that I can play volleyball.”

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12. Ann: “Where is the bathroom?”

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13. My parents: “What are you going to do with your life?”

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14. Sarah: “I ate breakfast before I came to school.”

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C. Your friend Megan is very nosy (she always wants to know what’s going on)
so she constantly asks questions about your life and the lives of your friends.
Rewrite her questions using the reported questions form. The first one has
been done for you.
1. Why do you date Ryan?

She asked me why I dated Ryan.


2. How much money do you make at your new job?

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3. Does Ryan think I’m pretty?

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4. Where is your favorite restaurant?

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5. Do I look good in these jeans?

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6. Can I borrow some twenty bucks?

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