C1 Grammar · Word Play
Reported Speech — Advanced
Exercise 1 — Choose or complete
1. 'I didn't break it,' said Tom. → Tom denied
2. 'You should apply,' she told me. → She recommended that I
3. 'Don't sign anything!' they warned us. → They warned us
4. 'Where are you going?' he asked. → He asked where
Exercise 2 — Rewrite or complete
1. She insisted the bill. (on paying)
2. He accused her the committee. (of lying to)
3. They warned us at night. (against travelling)
4. She suggested that he for the grant. (apply)
Exercise 3 — Write original sentences
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Word Play · Cambridge English C1 · Reported Speech — Advanced