Exercises

Unit 48 · Reported speech 2

48.1

Here are some things that Sarah said to you earlier: But later Sarah says some thing diffe

1Dave works very hard. But you said he was lazy.(Example)

Let’s have fish for dinner. But

I’m going to buy a car.

Jane is always short of money.

My sister lives in Paris.

I think New York is a great place.

Let’s go out tomorrow evening.

I’ve never spoken to Jane.

48.2

Complete the sentences with say or tell (in the correct form)

Complete the sentences with say or tellUse only one word each time

1Anna said goodbye t o me and left.(Example)

us about your holiday. Did you have a nice time?

Don’t just stand there! something!

I wonder where Sue is. She she would be here at 8 o’clock.

Dan me that he was bored with his job.

The doctor that I should rest for at least a week.

Gary couldn’t help me. He me to ask Chris.

Gary couldn’t help me. He to ask Chris.

Don’t anybody what I . It’s a secret just between us.

‘Did Kate you what happened?’ ‘No, she didn’t anything to me.’

48.3

The following sentences are direct speech: Now choose one of these to complete each of the

The following sentences are direct speechNow choose one of these to complete each of the sentences belowUse reported speech

1Will was taking a long time to get ready, so I told him to hurry up .(Example)

Sarah was driving too fast, so I asked .

Sue was nervous about the situation. I told .

I couldn’t move the piano alone, so I .

The security guard looked at me suspiciously and .

The man started asking me personal questions, so I .

Carl was in love with Maria, so he .

I didn’t want to delay Helen, so I . Dave is lazy. Jane is a friend of mine. I’m working tomorrow evening. I can’t drive. I don’t like fish. Jane has a very well-paid job. I’ve never been to the United States. I don’t have any brothers or sisters. Don’t wait for me if I’m late. Please slow down! Hurry up! Will you marry me? Mind your own business. Don’t worry, Sue. Do you think you could give me a hand, Tom? Can you open your bag, please?

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