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Reported Speech Mixed Exercise
Reported Speech - mixed exercise
Write the following sentences in indirect speech. Pay attention to backshift and the changes to pronouns, time, and place.
- Two weeks ago, he said, “I visited this museum last week.” → Two weeks ago, he said that . I → he|simple past → past perfect|this → that|last …→ the … before
- She claimed, “I am the best for this job.” → She claimed that . I → she|simple present→ simple past|this→ that
- Last year, the minister said, “The crisis will be overcome next year.” → Last year, the minister said that . will → would|next …→ the following …
- My riding teacher said, “Nobody has ever fallen off a horse here.” → My riding teacher said that . present perfect → past perfect|here→ there
- Last month, the boss explained, “None of my co-workers has to work overtime now.” → Last month, the boss explained that . my → his/her|simple present→ simple past|now→ then
Rewrite the question sentences in indirect speech.
- She asked, “What did he say?” → She asked . The subject comes directly after the question word.|simple past → past perfect
- He asked her, “Do you want to dance?” → He asked her . The subject comes directly after whether/if |you → she|simple present → simple past
- I asked him, “How old are you?” → I asked him . The subject comes directly after the question word + the corresponding adjective (how old)|you→ he|simple present → simple past
- The tourists asked me, “Can you show us the way?” → The tourists asked me . The subject comes directly after whether/if |you→ I|us→ them
- The shop assistant asked the woman, “Which jacket have you already tried on?” → The shop assistant asked the woman . The subject comes directly after the question word|you→ she|present perfect → past perfect
Rewrite the demands/requests in indirect speech.
- The passenger requested the taxi driver, “Stop the car.” → The passenger requested the taxi driver . to + same wording as in direct speech
- The mother told her son, “Don’t be so loud.” → The mother told her son . not to + same wording as in direct speech, but remove don’t
- The policeman told us, “Please keep moving.” → The policeman told us . to + same wording as in direct speech ( please can be left off)
- She told me, “Don’t worry.” → She told me . not to + same wording as in direct speech, but remove don’t
- The zookeeper told the children, “Don’t feed the animals.” → The zookeeper told the children . not to + same wording as in direct speech, but remove don’t
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1. She told him to shut the door. 2. He said (that) he was going home then. 3. Sam asked her if she had got 20 pounds. 4. He wanted to know which picture was the most famous one. 5. She said (that) she had been biking the day before. 6. He was told to fill in the form. 7. She said (that) she was doing her homework. 8. They asked me if Paul had lost the match. 9. He told her not to call him before 7 o'clock. 10. Mother said to me (that) she would buy that book for me. 11. Cathy asked me if the movie was interesting or boring. 12. She said to him (that) she had invited him to her party. 13. They wanted to know when my birthday was. 14. Susan said (that) she liked classical music. 15. She asked me where I had met her.
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Reported Speech (Indirect Speech)
Exercises on reported speech.
If 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:
- present tense verbs (3rd person singular)
- place and time expressions
- tenses (backshift)
→ more on statements in reported speech
When transforming questions, check whether you have to change:
Also note that you have to:
- transform the question into an indirect question
- use the interrogative or if / whether
→ more on questions in reported speech
→ more on requests in reported speech
Additional Information and Exeptions
Apart from the above mentioned basic rules, there are further aspects that you should keep in mind, for example:
- main clauses connected with and / but
- tense of the introductory clause
- reported speech for difficult tenses
- exeptions for backshift
- requests with must , should , ought to and let’s
→ more on additional information and exeptions in reported speech
Statements in Reported Speech
- no backshift – change of pronouns
- no backshift – change of pronouns and places
- with backshift
- with backshift and change of place and time expressions
Questions in Reported Speech
Requests in reported speech.
- Exercise 1 – requests (positive)
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- Exercise 3 – requests (mixed)
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- Exercise on reported speech with and without backshift
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Reported Speech in different English tenses – Exercise
Task no. 2319.
Finish the given sentences in Reported Speech. Mind the introductory sentences and backshift of tenses.
Henry, "Greg is feeding the dog." Henry told me (that) Greg .
Henry told me (that) Greg was feeding the dog .
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Reported Speech (Indirect Speech) in English – Summary
- Tim, "She works in an office." Tim said (that) she .
- Jessica, "I am going to clean the room." Jessica told me (that) she .
- Jeff, "They like the song." Jeff said (that) they .
- Ian and Marvin, "We need new shoes." Ian and Marvin remarked (that) they .
- Kathy, "He can speak Spanish." Kathy told us (that) he .
- Teacher, "Rachel has never been to Philadelphia." The teacher said (that) Rachel .
- Lucy, "The train didn't arrive on time." Lucy said to Gerry (that) the train .
- Emma, "I'm sitting on the chair." Emma said (that) she .
- Nick, "Walter doesn't eat meat." Nick told us (that) Walter .
- Holly, "Abby and Nathan will travel to Alaska." Holly remarked (that) Abby and Nathan .
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- Reported Speech — Mixed tenses — Exercise 7
- 1. Jane, “I will visit my grandparents on Monday.” Jane said (that) . she would visit her grandparents on Monday
- 2. Damien, “I can’t attend the meeting.” Damien said (that) . he couldn’t attend the meeting
- 3. Oliver and Stacy, “We have finished our homework.” Oliver and Stacy said (that) . they had finished their homework
- 4. Daisy, “They are going to watch a movie.” Daisy said (that) . they were going to watch a movie
- 5. Matthew, “I saw Sarah at the mall.” Matthew said (that) . he had seen Sarah at the mall
- 6. Ellie, “My brother is studying German.” Ellie said (that) . her brother was studying German
- 7. Mark, “I want to buy a new car.” Mark said (that) . he wanted to buy a new car
- 8. The team, “We have been working on this project for months.” The team said (that) . they had been working on the project for months
- 9. Laura, “I have already booked the tickets for the concert.” Laura said (that) . she had already booked the tickets for the concert
- 10. My brother, “I won the lottery.” My brother said (that) . he had won the lottery
- Reported statements — mixed tenses — Exercise 1
- Reported statements — mixed tenses — Exercise 2
- Reported statements — mixed tenses — Exercise 3
- Reported statements — mixed tenses — Exercise 4
- Reported statements — mixed tenses — Exercise 5
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Mixed reported speech exercises
When you report someone ' s words you can do it in 2 ways:
Direct speech
1. You can use direct speech with quotation marks. Example: He said: I work in a bank.
Reported speech
2. You can use reported speech. Example: He said he worked in a bank. The tenses, word-order, pronouns may be different from those in the direct speech sentence.
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Reported Speech Exercise 1
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Reported Mixed Exercise. Convert the sentences below from direct to indirect speech (reported speech). 1. The teacher to me: "Have you ever studied abroad?". 2. His mother to him: "Study harder because this is your last chance.". 3.
Lots of reported speech exercises - practise using free interactive quizzes. Login Contact Courses Membership Speaking Explanations Exercises Method. Reported Speech Exercises. ... Mixed Tense Reported Statement Exercise (intermediate) (in PDF here) 'Say' and 'Tell' (quite easy) (in PDF here)
Exercises. Write the following sentences in indirect speech. Pay attention to backshift and the changes to pronouns, time, and place. Two weeks ago, he said, "I visited this museum last week.". → Two weeks ago, he said that . She claimed, "I am the best for this job.". → She claimed that .
Reported Speech — Mixed. Finish the sentences using Reported speech. 1. Harry, "I will buy some milk on my way home.". Harry said that. 2. Sue, "How many books have you read?". Sue asked me. 3.
Put the sentences into reported speech. 1. He said, "I'm looking forward to my holidays." He said (that) . 2. She said, "We had a day away at the beach." She said (that) . 3. He said, "My mum took us to an alligator farm."
English online grammar exercise - reported speech - statements, questions and commands.
Reported statements — mixed tenses — Exercise 1 . Task: Finish the sentences using Reported speech. Pay special attention to changing pronouns and time phrases where necessary.
Reported Speech — Mixed; Reported Speech — Mixed — Exercise 2; Reported statements — mixed tenses — Exercise 1; Reported statements — mixed tenses — Exercise 2; Reported statements — mixed tenses — Exercise 3
Mixed Exercise 2. Complete the sentences in reported speech. Note whether the sentence is a request, a statement or a question and whether you have to change the tenses or not. "I was very tired," she said. → She said. "Be careful, Ben," she said. → She told Ben.
tense of the introductory clause; reported speech for difficult tenses; exeptions for backshift; requests with must, should, ought to and let's; → more on additional information and exeptions in reported speech. ... Exercise 3 - requests (mixed) Mixed Exercises on Reported Speech.
Watch my reported speech video: Here's how it works: We use a 'reporting verb' like 'say' or 'tell'. ( Click here for more about using 'say' and 'tell' .) If this verb is in the present tense, it's easy. We just put 'she says' and then the sentence: Direct speech: I like ice cream. Reported speech: She says (that) she likes ice cream.
Write commands. "Eat healthy food!" (Command, Direct Speech) The doctor told me healthy food. (Command, Reporteed Speech) "Drive carefully!" (Command, Direct Speech) Mum told Dad carefully. (Command, Reporteed Speech) "Don´t go out into the sun at midday!" (Command, Direct Speech) The guide told us out in the midday sun.
Here's another mixed exercise about reported speech - it includes statements, questions, orders and requests. Review reported statments, questions, orders and requests; Download this quiz in PDF here; More reported speech exercises here
English Grammar Exercise - Reported statements — mixed tenses — Exercise 1|Finish the sentences using Reported speech. Pay special attention to changing pronouns and time phrases where necessary.
RS008 - Reported Questions. RS007 - Reported Speech. RS006 - Reported Speech. RS005 - Reported Speech. RS004 - Reported Speech. RS003 - Reported Speech. RS002 - Reported Speech - Mixed Exercises. RS001 - Reported Speech - Mixed Exercises. Adjective and Adverbs - Downloadable PDF Worksheets for English Language Learners - Intermediate Level (B1)
Reported speech 2. Reported requests and orders. Reported speech exercise. Reported questions - worksheet. Indirect speech - worksheet. Worksheets pdf - print. Grammar worksheets - handouts. Grammar - lessons. Reported speech - grammar notes.
Direct speech: Reported speech - Indirect speech: Change of pronouns: I We my your our me us: ⇒ he/she ⇒ they ⇒ his/her ⇒ my ⇒ their ⇒ him/her ⇒ them: Change of place and time words: here today this morning yesterday tomorrow next week next month: ⇒ there ⇒ that day ⇒ that morning ⇒ the day before ⇒ the next day ⇒ the following week ⇒ the following month
Lucy said to Gerry (that) the train . Emma, "I'm sitting on the chair." Emma said (that) she . Nick, "Walter doesn't eat meat." Nick told us (that) Walter . Holly, "Abby and Nathan will travel to Alaska." Holly remarked (that) Abby and Nathan . Online Exercise on Reported Speech in English in different tenses in English.
Try this worksheet online. Reported statements — mixed tenses — Exercise 1. English Grammar Worksheet - Reported statements — mixed tenses — Exercise 1|Finish the sentences using Reported speech. Pay special attention to changing pronouns and time phrases where necessary.
Reported Speech — Mixed tenses — Exercise 7. Finish the sentences using Reported speech. Pay special attention to changing pronouns where necessary. 1. Jane, "I will visit my grandparents on Monday.". Jane said (that). 2. Damien, "I can't attend the meeting.". Damien said (that).
All direct and indirect speech exercises free and with help function, teaching materials and grammar rules. https://first-english.org ... Mixed reported speech exercises. ... Reported speech. 2. You can use reported speech. Example: He said he worked in a bank. The tenses, word-order, pronouns may be different from those in the direct speech ...
Here's a mixed exercise about reported speech - it includes statements, questions, orders and requests. Review all reported statments, questions, orders and requests here; Download this quiz in PDF here; More reported speech exercises here
Reported Statements 1. Change the direct speech into reported speech. Use 'she said' at the beginning of each answer. It's the same day, so you don't need to change the time expressions. 1) "He works in a bank." [ . Check. Show.