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Exercise 10. In which of the following sentences do the tenses not change? Why? Then, turn the following statements from direct into reported speech.
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1. Ill paint the house next week, he says.
Tenses do not change because the introductory verb is in the present simple. He says (that) he will paint the house next week.
2. Ive put the washing in the washing-machine, Rose said.
3. A giraffe is bigger than a mouse, he said.
4. We havent seen Tom for two weeks, she said.
5. I havent phoned my uncle since last month, she says.
6. Birds can fly, the student said.
7. Leaves fall from the trees in autumn, he said.
8. Hes studying for his exam now, she said.
9. We visited the circus last weekend, they said.
10. She dropped the vase on the floor, Tony said.
11. He took the money to the bank this morning, she said.
12. The Dnieper flows into the Black See, the teacher said.
Exercise 11. Turn the following sentences into reported speech.
1. He said, Im going to the staition.
2. Tina said, You should exercise regularly.
3. They said, We had booked the room before we left.
4. Tom said, The meal is delicious.
5. Ive written you a letter, she said to her friend.
6. Weve decided to spend our holidays in Jordan, they told us.
7. Jill said, Ill go to the bank tomorrow.
8. She said to him, Weve been invited to a wedding.
9. She told me, You must leave early tomorrow.
10. Theyve gone out for the evening, Jessie said to me.
11. They said, We may visit Joe tonight.
12. She said, I can meet you on Tuesday.
13. Keith said, There is a letter for you on the table.
14. We wont be visiting Tom this evening, Sam told us.
15. Eric said, They had been talking on the phone for an hour before I interrupted them.
16. I havent spoken to Mary since last week, Gloria said.
17. They delivered the letters this morning, she said.
18. He said, Id like to buy this jumper.
19. They arent going on holiday this year, he said.
20. Jane said, I havent finished my homework yet.
21. Im going to bed early tonight, Caroline said.
22. My mother is coming to visit us, I said.
23. We dont want to watch a film tonight, the children said.
24. Hes playing in the garden now, his mother said.
25. She said, You must do your homework now.
Exercise 12. Here some things Sarah said to you:
- Ive never been to the United States.
- I cant drive.
- Im working tomorrow evening.
- I dont like fish.
- Jane is a friend of mine.
- I dont have any brothers or sisters.
- Jane has a very well-paid job.
Dave is lazy.
But later Sarah says something different to you. What do you say? Act out.
| Sarah | You |
| 1. But you said he was lazy. 2. But . |