Turn the following statements into reported speech
I. Turn the following statements into reported speech.
1. “Don’t repeat this mistake!” the instructor warned the sportsman.
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2. “Leave your address with the secretary” the assistant said to me.
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3. “Phone me for an answer tomorrow” the manager said to the client.
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4. “Don't be so silly” Mr. John said to his wife.
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5. Tom said to the girl “When did you have this picture taken?”
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6. “Shall we go somewhere for a cup of coffee after class?” Tom said.
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7. John said to Marry “Why don’t you wear your hair a little longer?”
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8. Ann asked her brother “What are you planning to do tomorrow?”
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9. She asked her boyfriend “Is it true that your father fought in the last war?”
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10. He said “I don’t understand why she has refused to join us on the trip”
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II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word
given in bold. Do not change the word given.
1. Charles and his father are exactly alike in appearance. looks
=> Charles his father.
2. Take all your possessions and walk slowly to the exit. belongs
=> Take everything and walk slowly to the exit.
3. I’m finding it really enjoyable to work here. enjoying
=> I here.
4. I take work home regularly because of my new responsibility at work. means
=> My new responsibility at work work home regularly.
5. In my cycling group there’s George, Tom, Harry and me. consists
=> My George, Tom, Harry and me.
6. In your opinion, who’s going to win the Cup? think
=> Who do win the Cup?
7. I’m seeing how wide the door is. measuring
=> I the door.
8. Neil always forgets his wife’s birthday. remember
=> Neil his wife’s birthday.
9. Its ability to catch fish is the key to the polar bear’s survival. depends
=> The polar bear’s to catch fish.
10. What’s on your mind at the moment? thinking
=> What at the moment?
1. “Don’t repeat this mistake!” the instructor warned the sportsman.
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2. “Leave your address with the secretary” the assistant said to me.
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3. “Phone me for an answer tomorrow” the manager said to the client.
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4. “Don't be so silly” Mr. John said to his wife.
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5. Tom said to the girl “When did you have this picture taken?”
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6. “Shall we go somewhere for a cup of coffee after class?” Tom said.
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7. John said to Marry “Why don’t you wear your hair a little longer?”
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8. Ann asked her brother “What are you planning to do tomorrow?”
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9. She asked her boyfriend “Is it true that your father fought in the last war?”
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10. He said “I don’t understand why she has refused to join us on the trip”
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II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word
given in bold. Do not change the word given.
1. Charles and his father are exactly alike in appearance. looks
=> Charles his father.
2. Take all your possessions and walk slowly to the exit. belongs
=> Take everything and walk slowly to the exit.
3. I’m finding it really enjoyable to work here. enjoying
=> I here.
4. I take work home regularly because of my new responsibility at work. means
=> My new responsibility at work work home regularly.
5. In my cycling group there’s George, Tom, Harry and me. consists
=> My George, Tom, Harry and me.
6. In your opinion, who’s going to win the Cup? think
=> Who do win the Cup?
7. I’m seeing how wide the door is. measuring
=> I the door.
8. Neil always forgets his wife’s birthday. remember
=> Neil his wife’s birthday.
9. Its ability to catch fish is the key to the polar bear’s survival. depends
=> The polar bear’s to catch fish.
10. What’s on your mind at the moment? thinking
=> What at the moment?