Ch 5

Reported Speech — Advanced

Mixed reporting verbs · advanced backshift · reporting questions and commands

Exercise 1
Choose the correct reported speech structure
8 points
1
She said: 'I didn't take the money.' → She _____ taking the money.
2
'You stole my idea!' → She accused him _____ her idea.
3
'I must pay.' → She insisted _____ the bill.
4
'Don't invest in that company!' → They warned us _____ in that company.
5
She asked: 'Did you call him?' → She asked _____ called him.
6
'Water freezes at 0°C,' she said. → She said water _____ at 0°C.
7
She suggested that he _____ the report again.
8
'Sit down,' he said. → He told her _____ down.
Exercise 2
Report these statements precisely
4 points
1
'I didn't break the vase,' said Tom.
2
'You should apply for the job,' she said to me.
3
'Don't sign anything!' they warned us.
4
'Where are you going?' he asked.
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