In reported speech we report what another person has said, we usually do not use the speaker’s exact words (direct speech), but reported (indirect) speech. Therefore, you need to learn how to transform direct speech into reported speech. The structure is a little different depending on whether you want to transform a statement, question or request.
When transforming statements, check whether you have to change:
- pronouns
- present tense verbs (3rd person singular)
- place and time expressions
- tenses (backshift)
In your books complete exercise 8 and post your answers as a comment below.
Also complete the practice in the following link and post your answers as a comment below.
Link:
ResponderBorrar1. He told me (that) they had been dancing all the time
2. Mum asked me if I had seen her daughter.
3. He asked me who had cleaned the pool.
4. Marilyn said (that) she always eat cornflakes in the morning.
5. He told her to give up smoking.
6. Father said that mum is tired
7. Phil asked me if I had been to the party too
8. He said (that) he had been waiting for me for an hour
9. Ann asked Kate if she had really written that story.
10. Tim asked who had taken his ruler
11. Bill said (that) he would take the car because he was late
12. He told them not to tell him such nonsense.
13. Debby told me (that) she was going to meet him at the station next morning
14. The mother asked him why his clothes were so dirty.
15. He asked her if she had sold her car.
Exercise 8:
BorrarCarl told me he was going to be in New York next week
Sid said he didn't understand the email
Linda Wise said she can't come to Monday's meeting
Mrs Lee told me the reports will be ready on Monday
Ted Black said he's having a party on saturday
Ted Black said he wants to talk to Max about a new project
Max's ex-wife told me that she had sold the house
Exercise 8.
ResponderBorrar2. Carl told me that he's going to be in New York next week.
3. Sid said he didn't understand my email.
4. Linda Wise said she can't come to Monday's meeting.
5. Mrs. Lee told me that the designs will be ready on Monday.
6. Ted Black says he's having a party on Saturday.
7. Ted Black says he wants to talk to Max about a new project.
8. Max's ex-wife told me she has sold the house.
Link:
1.they had been dancing all the time.
2.if I had seen her daughter.
3.who had cleaned the pool.
4.she always eats cornflakes in the morning.
5.to give up smoking.
6.Mum is tired.
7.if I was at the party too.
8.he had been waiting for me for an hour.
9.if she really wrote that story.
10.who had taken his ruler.
11.he'd take the car because he is late.
12.not to tell him such nonsense
13.he would meet me at the station next morning
14.why were his clothes so dirty.
15.if she had sold her car.
Link:
ResponderBorrar1- He told me that they had been dancing all the time.
2- Mum asked me if I had seen her daughter.
3- He asked me who had cleaned the pool.
4- Marilyn said that she always eats cornflakes in the morning.
5- He told her to give up smoking
6- Father said that Mum is tired now.
7- Phil asked me if I has been at the party too.
8- He said that he had been waiting for me for an hour.
9- Ann asked Kate if she really wrote that story.
10- Tim asked who has taken his ruler..
11- Bill said that he'd take the car because his late.
12- He told them not to tell him such nonsense.
13- Debby told me that she would meet him at the station next morning.
14- The mother ask him what were his clothes so dirty.
15- He asked her if she had sold her car.
Exercise 8:
Borrar2- Carl told me that he is going to be in New York next week.
3- Sid said he didn't understood my email.
4-Linda said that she can't come to Monday's meeting.
5- Mrs Lee told me that the designs will be ready on Monday.
6- Ted told us that he's having a party on Saturday.
7-Ted said that he wants to talk to Max about the new project.
8- Max's ex-wife told me she had sold the house.
2. Carl told us that he is going to be in NY next week.
ResponderBorrar3. Sid said he didn’t understood your email
4. Linda said that she can’t come to Monday´s meeting.
5. Mrs Lee told me that the designs will be ready on Monday
6. Ted told us that he is having a party on Sunday
7. Ted said he wants to talk to Max about the new project.
8. Max´s ex-wife told me she had sold the house.
2. If I had seen her daughter
3. who had cleaned the pool
4. she always eats cornflakes in the morning
5. to give up smoking
6. Mum is tired
7. If I was at the party too
8. he had been waiting for me for an hour
9. if she had really written the story
10. who had taken his ruler
11. he would take the car because he was late
12. no to tell him such nonsense
13. He would meet me at the station next morning
14. why his clothes were so dirty
15. if she had sold her car.
8...
ResponderBorrar2- Carl told us that he is going to be in NY next week.
3- Sid said he didn’t understood your email
4- Linda said that she can’t come to Monday´s meeting.
5- Mrs Lee told me that the designs will be ready on Monday
6- Ted told us that he is having a party on Sunday
7- Ted said he wants to talk to Max about the new project.
8- Max´s ex-wife told me she had sold the house.
Link:
1- He told me that they had been dancing all the time.
2- Mum asked me if I had seen her daughter.
3- He asked me who had cleaned the pool.
4- Marilyn said that she always eats cornflakes in the morning.
5- He told her to give up smoking
6- Father said that Mum is tired now.
7- Phil asked me if I has been at the party too.
8- He said that he had been waiting for me for an hour.
9-Ann asked Kate if she really wrote that story
10- Tim asked who had taken his ruler
11- Bill said (that) he would take the car because he was late
12- He told them not to tell him such nonsense.
13- Debby told me that she was going to meet him at the station next morning
14- The mother asked him why his clothes were so dirty.
15- He asked her if she had sold her car.
B)
ResponderBorrar2- Carl told us that he is going to be in NY next week.
3- Sid said he didn't understand my email.
4- Linda said that she can’t come to Monday´s meeting.
5- Mrs Lee told me that the designs will be ready on Monday.
6- Ted Black says he's having a party on Saturday.
7- Ted Black said he wants to talk to Max about a new project.
8- Max's ex-wife told me that she had sold the house.
Link
1- He told me that they had been dancing all the time.
2- Mum asked me if I had seen her daughter.
3- He asked me who had cleaned the pool.
4- Marilyn said that she always eats cornflakes in the morning.
5- He told her to give up smoking.
6-Father said that mum is tired.
7- Phil asked me if I was at the party too.
8-He said that he had been waiting for me for an hour.
9- Ann asked Kate if she really wrote that story.
10-Tim asked who had taken his ruler
11-Bill said that he would take the car because he was late
12-He told them not to tell him such nonsense
13-Debby told me that she was going to meet him at the station next morning.
14. The mother asked him why his clothes were so dirty.
15. He asked her if she had sold her car.
Exercise 8.
ResponderBorrar2. Carl told me that he's going to be in New York next week.
3. Sid said he didn't understand my email.
4. Linda Wise said she can't come to Monday's meeting.
5. Mrs. Lee told me that the designs will be ready on Monday.
6. Ted Black says he's having a party on Saturday.
7. Ted Black says he wants to talk to Max about a new project.
8. Max's ex-wife told me she has sold the house.
LINK
1. They had been dancing all the time
2. If i had seen her daughter.
3. Who had cleaned the pool.
4. She always eat cornflakes in the morning.
5. To give up smoking.
6. That mum is tired.
7. If i had been to the party too.
8. He had been waiting for me for an hour
9. If she had really written that story.
10. Who had taken his ruler
11. He would take the car because he was late
12. Not to tell him such nonsense
13. He would meet me at the station next morning
14. Why were his clothes so dirty.
15. F she had sold her car.
Online exercise
ResponderBorrar1. He told me (that) they had been dancing all the time.
2. Mum asked me if I had seen her daughter.
3. He asked me who had cleaned the pool.
4. Marilyn said (that) she always eat cornflakes in the morning.
5. He told her to give up smoking.
6. Father said that mum is tired.
7. Phil asked me if I had been to the party too.
8. He said (that) he had been waiting for me for an hour.
9. Ann asked Kate if she had really written that story.
10. Tim asked who had taken his ruler.
11. Bill said (that) he would take the car because he was late.
12. He told them not to tell him such nonsense.
13. Debby told me (that) she was going to meet him at the station next morning.
14. The mother asked him why his clothes were so dirty.
15. He asked her if she had sold her car.
8a.
Carl told me (that) he is going to be in New York next week
Sid said (that) he didn’t understand your email.
Linda Wise said (that) she can’t come to Monday’s meeting
Mrs. Lee told me (that) the designs will be ready on Monday
Ted Black said (that) he is having a party on Saturday
Ted black said (that) he wanted to talk to you about a new project
Your ex-wife told me (that) she have sold the house
*Exercise 8*
ResponderBorrar2. Carl told me he is going to be in NY next week.
3. Sid said he didn't understood my email.
4. Linda said she can't come to Monday's meeting
5. Mrs. Lee told me the desings will be ready on Monday
6. Ted said he's having a party on Saturday
7. Ted said he wanted to talk to about a new project
8. Max's ex told me she had sold the house.
*Link*
2. If I had seen her daughter
3. Who had cleaned the pool
4. She always eats cornflakes in the morning
5. To give up smoking
6. Mum is tired
7. If I was at the party too
8. He had been waiting for me for an hour
9. If she had really written the story
10. Who had taken his ruler
11. He would take the car because he was late
12. Not to tell him such nonsense
13. She would meet him at the station next morning
14. Why his clothes were so dirty
15. If she had sold her car.
EXERCISE 8.
ResponderBorrar2. Carl told me that he's going to be in New York next week.
3. Sid said he didn't understand my email.
4. Linda Wise said she can't come to Monday's meeting.
5. Mrs. Lee told me that the designs will be ready on Monday.
6. Ted Black says he's having a party on Saturday.
7. Ted Black says he wants to talk to Max about a new project.
8. Max's ex-wife told me she has sold the house.
LINK.
1.they had been dancing all the time.
2.if I had seen her daughter.
3.who had cleaned the pool.
4.she always eats cornflakes in the morning.
5.to give up smoking.
6.Mum is tired.
7.if I was at the party too.
8.he had been waiting for me for an hour.
9.if she really wrote that story.
10.who had taken his ruler.
11.he'd take the car because he is late.
12.not to tell him such nonsense
13.he would meet me at the station next morning
14.why were his clothes so dirty.
15.if she had sold her car.
Exe 8.
ResponderBorrar2. Carl told me that he's going to be in New York next week.
3. Sid said he didn't understand your email.
4. Linda Wise said she can't come to Monday's meeting.
5. Mrs. Lee told me that the designs will be ready on Monday.
6. Ted Black says he's having a party on Saturday.
7. Ted Black says he wants to talk to Max about a new project.
8. Max's ex-wife told me she has sold the house
Link
1. They Had Been Dancing All The Time.
2. If I Had Seen My Sister.
3. Who Had Cleaned The Pool.
4. She Always Eats Cornflakes In The Morning.
5. To Give Up Smoking.
6. Mum Is Tired.
7. If I Was At The Party Too.
8. He Had Been Waiting For Me For An Hour.
9. If She Really Wrote That Story.
10. Who Had Taken His Ruler.
11. He'd Take The Car Because He Is Late.
12. Not To Tell Him Such Nonsense
13. He Would Meet Me At The Station Next Morning
14. Why Were His Clothes So Dirty.
15. If She Had Sold Her Car.
Exercise 8.
ResponderBorrar2. Carl told me that he's going to be in New York next week.
3. Sid said he didn't understand my email.
4. Linda Wise said she can't come to Monday's meeting.
5. Mrs. Lee told me that the designs will be ready on Monday.
6. Ted Black says he's having a party on Saturday.
7. Ted Black says he wants to talk to Max about a new project.
8. Max's ex-wife told me she has sold the house.
Link:
1. they had been dancing all the time.
2. if I had seen her daughter.
3. who had cleaned the pool.
4. she always eats cornflakes in the morning.
5. to give up smoking.
6. Mum is tired.
7. if I was at the party too.
8. he had been waiting for me for an hour.
9. if she really wrote that story.
10. who had taken his ruler.
11. he'd take the car because he is late.
12. not to tell him such nonsense
13. he would meet me at the station next morning
14. why were his clothes so dirty.
15. if she had sold her car.
Exercise 8
ResponderBorrar2. Carl told her he was going to be in NY next week.
3. Sid said her he hadn’t understood your email.
4. Linda said she couldn´t come to Monday's meeting
5. Mrs. Lee told her: the designs would be ready on Monday
6. Ted said he was having a party on Saturday
7. Ted said her he wanted to talk to about a new project
8. Max's ex wife told her she had sold the house.
Link
1. We had been dancing all the time
2. If I had seen her daughter
3. Whether who had cleaned the pool
4. She always ate cornflakes in the morning
5. He gave up smoking
6. Your mum was tired now
7. If I was at the party, too
8. He had been waiting for you an hour
9. If Kate really wrote this story
10. Whether who had taken his ruler
11. He would take the car because he was late
12. Didn’t tell me such nonsense
13. she would meet him at the station next morning
14. If his clothes was so dirty
15. If she had sold your car