1.The policeman asked Sandra if this was her father's car

2.The tourist asked which way the post office was

3.Harry said there wasn't much rain in the south of the country

4.Andrew asked Anne if he/she could turn the music down

5.To asked Betty why he hadn't come to his party the night before

6.The boy said that he had no idea and that he just went along to see what would happen

7.He asked how much I thought it would cost

8.She told me if I had already reviewed all her lessons

9.He told me If I could speak more slowly and that he could not understand

10.The shopkeeper said to come in a looch around and that there was noobligation to buy

11.She apologized for being late and told that the bus had broken down

12.Jame told me that if he had been me, he would have taken the course

13.The president said there were still so many difficulties ahead and suggested doubling their efforts

CHÚC BẠN HỌC TỐT

1."Is this your father's car ?" the policeman asked Sandra

=> The policeman asked Sandra if this was her father's car

2."Which way is the post office ?" Sandrathe tourist asked

=> The tourist asked which way the post office was

3."There isn't much rain in the south of the country ",said Harry

=> Harry said there wasn't much rain in the south of the country

4."Would you mind turning the music down ?" Andrew said to Anne

=> Andrew asked Anne if he/she could turn the music down

5."Why didn't you come to my party last night ,Betty?" To said

=> To asked Betty why he hadn't come to his party the night before

6."I have no idea. I just go along to see what will happen", the boy said

=> The boy said that he had no idea and that he just went along to see what would happen

7."How much do you think it will cost ?" He ased

=> He asked how much I thought it would cost

8."Have you already reviewed all your lessons?" she said to me

=> She told me if I had already reviewed all her lessons

9."Can you speak more slowly?" I can't understand " , he said to me

=> He told me if I could speak more slowly and that he could not understand

10."Come in and look around .There's no obligation to buy" ,said the shopkeeper

=> The shopkeeper said to come in and look around and that there was no obligation to buy

11.'I'm sorry I'm late ",she said ."The bus broke down"

=> She apologized for being late and told that the bus had broken down

12."If I were you ,I would take the course ", Jane told me

=> Jame told me that if he had been me, he would have taken the course

13."There are still so many diffculties ahead. Let's double our efforts",the President said

=> The President said there were still so many difficulties ahead and suggested doubling their efforts

PASSIVE VOICE EXERCISE I. Put these sentences into the passive voice They will translate this book into Vietnamese
This book will be translated into Vietnamese No one could do anything to put the fire out.
Nothing could be done to put the fire out. Where do people speak English?
where is English spoken? They used to drink beer for breakfast in England years ago.
beer used to be drunk for breakfast in England years ago. Should they help Jane with the sewing?
should Jane be helped with the sewing? The mechanic is repairing Judy’s car.
Judy’s car is being repaired by the mechanic They make these artificial flowers of silk
these artificial flowers are made of silk Did they feed Lulu last night?
Was Lulu fed last night? He has spelt this word wrongly.
this word has been spelt wrongly. Nick will bring the pizzas to our house.
the pizzas will be brought to our house by Nick They are going to steal your money if you’re not careful.
your money is going to be stolen if you’re not careful. Has anyone ever asked you for your opinion?
Have you ever been asked for your opinion? How do people learn languages?
how are languages learnt ? Where will your company send you next year?
where will you be sent by your company next year? Who looked after the children when you were away?
who were the children looked after by when you were away? II. Put the following sentences into the opposite voice (actice or passive) The medals were presented by Nelson Mandela.
Nelson Mandela presented the medals You shouldn’t expect your friends to help you.
your friends shouldn't be expected to help you. Bananas are exported to Europe.
they export bananas to Europe They have discovered oil at the North Pole.
oil has been discovered at the North Pole. Someone stole all our money and passports.
all our money and passports were stolen A new hospital is being built in my neighborhood.
they are building a new hospital in my neighborhood. Fortunately, the machinery wasn’t damaged by the accident.
Fortunately, the accident didn't damage the machinery The traditional “ao dai” used to be worn by most Vietnamese women.
most Vietnamese women used to wear The traditional “ao dai” Something must be done before it’s too late.
you must do something before it’s too late. I was paid a lot of money to do the job.
they paid me a lot of money to do the job. REPORTED SPEECH I. Put the following sentences into reported speech. “Are you going to visit your aunt tomorrow?” asked Tom
Tom asked if i was going to visit my aunt the next day “Listen to me and don’t make a noise,” said the teacher to his students.
the teacher told his students to listen to him and not to make a noise “I’m tired of eating fish” said Mary to Helen.
Mary told Helen that she was tired of eating fish “There are still so many difficulties ahead. Let’s double our efforts,” the President said.
the President said that there were still so many difficulties ahead and told them to double their efforts “If I were you, I would take the course,” Jane told me.
Jane told me if she were me, she would take the course “I’m sorry I’m late,” she said. “The bus broke down.”
she apologised for being late, she said the bus had broken down “Come in and look around. There’s no obligation to buy,” said the shopkeeper.
the shopkeeper told me to Come in and look around, There was no obligation to buy “Have you already reviewed all your lessons?” she said to me.
she asked me if i had already reviewed all my lessons “Can you speak more slowly? I can’t understand,” he said to me.
he asked me if i could speak more slowly? he couldn't understand, “How much do you think it will cost?” he asked.
he asked me how much i thought it would cost “I have no idea. I just go along to see what will happen,” the boy said.
the boy said he had no idea. he just went along to see what would happen, “Why didn’t you come to my party last night, Betty?” Tom said.
Tom asked Betty why she hadn't come to his party the night before “Would you mind turing the music down?” Andrew said to Anne.
Andrew asked Anne to turn the music down “There isn’t much rain in the south of the country,” said Harry.
Harry said that There wasn't much rain in the south of the country, “Which way is the post office?” the tourist asked.
the tourist wanted to know Which way the post office was “Is this your father’s car?” the policeman asked Sandra.
the policeman asked Sandra is that was her father's car “I don’t know where Archie is” said Vicky.
Vicky said she didn't know where Archie was “ I can’t go to school today because I’m ill,” said Mike.
Mike said he couldn't go to school that day because he was ill “Will we read the story?” Billy asked his teacher.
Billy asked his teacher if they would read the story “Let me help you make the sandwiches,” Judy offered.
Judy offered to help me make the sandwiches

PASSIVE VOICE EXERCISE I. Put these sentences into the passive voice They will translate this book into Vietnamese. -> This book will be translated into Vietnamese. No one could do anything to put the fire out. -> Nothing could be done to put the fire out. Where do people speak English? -> Where is English spoken? They used to drink beer for breakfast in England years ago. -> Beer used to be drunk for breakfast in England years ago. Should they help Jane with the sewing? -> Should Jane be helped with the sewing? The mechanic is repairing Judy’s car. -> Judy's car is being repaired by the mechanic. They make these artificial flowers of silk -> These artificial flowers are made of silk. Did they feed Lulu last night? -> Was Lulu fed last night? He has spelt this word wrongly. -> This word has been spelt wrongly. Nick will bring the pizzas to our house. -> The pizzas will be brought to our house by Nick. They are going to steal your money if you’re not careful. -> Your money is going to be stolen if you're not careful. Has anyone ever asked you for your opinion? -> Have you ever been asked for your opinion? How do people learn languages? -> How are languages learned? Where will your company send you next year? -> Where will you be sent next year by your company? Who looked after the children when you were away? -> Whom were the children looked after by when you were away? II. Put the following sentences into the opposite voice (actice or passive) The medals were presented by Nelson Mandela. -> Nelson Mandela presented the medals. You shouldn’t expect your friends to help you. -> Your friends shouldn't be expected to help you. Bananas are exported to Europe. -> People export bananas to Europe. They have discovered oil at the North Pole. -> Oil has been discovered at the North Pole. Someone stole all our money and passports. -> All our money and passports have been stolen. A new hospital is being built in my neighborhood. -> They are building a new hospital in my neighborhood. Fortunately, the machinery wasn’t damaged by the accident. -> Fortunately, the accident didn't damage the machinery. The traditional “ao dai” used to be worn by most Vietnamese women. -> Most Vietnamese women used to wear the traditional "ao dai". Something must be done before it’s too late. -> You must do something before it's too late. I was paid a lot of money to do the job. -> They paid me a lot of money to do the job. REPORTED SPEECH I. Put the following sentences into reported speech. “Are you going to visit your aunt tomorrow?” asked Tom -> Tom asked me if I was going to visit my aunt the following day. “Listen to me and don’t make a noise,” said the teacher to his students. -> The teacher told his students to listen to him and not to make a noise. “I’m tired of eating fish” said Mary to Helen. -> Mary told Helen that she was tired of eating fish. “There are still so many difficulties ahead. Let’s double our efforts,” the President said. -> The president said there were still so many difficulties ahead and suggested doubling their efforts. “If I were you, I would take the course,” Jane told me. -> Jane advised me to take the course. “I’m sorry I’m late,” she said. “The bus broke down.” -> She apologized for coming late and said the bus had broken down. “Come in and look around. There’s no obligation to buy,” said the shopkeeper. -> The shopkeeper told me to come in and look around because there was no obligation to buy. “Have you already reviewed all your lessons?” she said to me. -> She asked me if I had already reviewed all my lessons. “Can you speak more slowly? I can’t understand,” he said to me. -> He asked me to speak more slowly because he couldn't understand. “How much do you think it will cost?” he asked. -> He asked me how much I thought it would cost. “I have no idea. I just go along to see what will happen,” the boy said. -> The boy said that he had no idea and he just went along to see what would happen. “Why didn’t you come to my party last night, Betty?” Tom said. -> Tom asked Betty why she hadn't come to his party the previous night. “Would you mind turing the music down?” Andrew said to Anne. -> Andrew asked Anne to turn the music down. “There isn’t much rain in the south of the country,” said Harry. -> Harry said that there wasn't much rain in the south of the country. “Which way is the post office?” the tourist asked. -> The tourist asked me which way the post office was. “Is this your father’s car?” the policeman asked Sandra. -> The policeman asked Sandra if that was her father's car. “I don’t know where Archie is” said Vicky. -> Vicky said she didn't know where Archie was. “ I can’t go to school today because I’m ill,” said Mike. -> Mike said he couldn't go to school that day because he was ill. “Will we read the story?” Billy asked his teacher. -> Billy asked his teacher if they would read the story. “Let me help you make the sandwiches,” Judy offered. -> Judy offered to help me make the sandwiches.

 1."As soon as I get any information,I'll let you know",my friend said to me.

My friend said to me he would let me know as soon as he got any information

2."Why didn't you come to the conference 2 days ago?"Jane asked me

Jan asked me why I hadn't come to the conference 2 days before

3."I've run out of petrol,"said the man."Give me a lift to the next village."

The man told me to give him a lift to the next village because he had run out of petrol

4."Concentrate in where you're going,"said the driving instuctor

The driving instructor told me to concentrate in where I was going

5."Don't tell him anything."I said to An."He never keeps anything secret"

I told An not to tell him anything because he never kept anything secret 

6."Can you photocopy this report for me?"said the boss to the secretary

The boss asked the secretary if he could photocopy that report for him.

7."Let's not tell anyone,"said Tom,"until we are quite certain of the result"

Tom told me not to tell anyone until we were quite certain of the result

8."Don't ever make the same mistake again,son,"my father said

My father told me not to make the same mistake ever again. 

Reported statements: Rewrite the following statements into teported speech

1 lena said,"I will invite you to my birthday party"

Lena said she would invite me to her birthday party

2 The doctor said, " your aunt doesn't need an operation"

The doctor said my aunt didn't need an operation

3 Helen said,"I can speak Spanish fluenly"

Helen said she could speak Spanish fluently

4 Selena said,"I'm watching the late-night show"

Selena said she was watching the late night show

5 Mr Cooper said, "I take my medicine ragularly"

Mr. Cooper said he took his medicine regularly

6 John said, "I am going to work for a new company next month"

John said he was going to work for a new company the following month

7 Mary said, " I have just come back from Europe"

Mary said she had just come back from Europe

8 "I am waiting at the bus stop number ten" he told me

He told me that he was waiting at the bus stop number ten

9 " I will resign tody" the minister announced this morning

This morning the minister announced that he would resign that day

10 " Jane may move to a new flat", Rachel said

Rachel said Jane might move to a new flat

1. She said that she would invite me to her birthday party.
2. The doctor said that my aunt didn't need an operation.
3. Helen said that he could speak Spanish fluently.
4. Selena said that she was watching the late-night show.
5. Mr Cooper said that he took his medicine regularly.
6. John said he was going to work for a new company the following month.
7. Mary said she had just come back from Europe.
8. He told me that he was waiting at the bus stop number ten.
9. The minister announced this morning that he would resign that day.
10. Rachel said that Jane might move to a new flat.

Turn the following sentences into reported speech:

1. Tom said to me" If I have spare time, I will go fishing with you".

⇒ Tom told me that if he had spare time, he would go fishing with me.

2.The teacher told us" If it rains tomorrow, we can go for a picnic".

⇒Teacher told us if it rained the following day, we could go for a picnic.

3. "Unless you study harder, you will fail the exam", said his parent.

⇒His parent said that unless he studied harder, he would fail the exam.

4. " If she goes to the party , she will have a lot of fun." said Peter.

⇒ Peter said that if she went to the party, she would have a lot of fun.

5." If you need help, I will be willing to help you with the difficult exercises", my sister said.

⇒My sister said that if I needed help, she could be willing to help me with the difficult exercises.

6.Lida said,"I would have come to be party if I hadn't been so busy last week"

⇒ Lida said that she could have come to the party if she hadn't been so busy the previous week.

7.Tom told me" If I were you, I would look for another job"

⇒ Tom told me that if he were me, he would look for another job.

8. My friend said to me, " What would you do it someone gave you a million pounds?"

⇒ My friend asked me what would I do if someone gave me a million pounds.

9. The garener said" If I didn't water these plants yesterday, they could die."

⇒The garener said that if he didn't water those plants the previous day, the could die.

10.The doctor said to the patient" You won't feel better unless you takes these medicine"

⇒The doctor told the patient that he wouldn't feel better unless he took those medicione.

Turn the following sentences into reported speech:

1. Tom said to me" If I have spare time, I will go fishing with you".

⇒..Tom said to me that if he had spare time, he would go fishing with me..

2.The teacher told us" If it rains tomorrow, we can't go for a picnic".

⇒..The teacher told us not to go for a picnic if it rained the next day..

3. "Unless you study harder, you will fail the exam", said his parents.

⇒.His parents said unless he studied harder, he would fail the exam..

4. " If she goes to the party , she will have a lot of fun." said Peter.

⇒..Peter said if she went to the party, she would have a lot of fun...

5." If you need help, I will be willing to help you with the difficult exercises", my sister said.

⇒.....My sister said if I needed help, she would be willing to help me with the difficult exercises....

6.Lida said,"I would have come to be party if I hadn't been so busy last week"

⇒....Lida said she would have come to be party if she hadn't been so busy the previous week ...

7.Tom told me" If I were you, I would look for another job"

⇒..Tom told me if he had been me, he would have looked for another job.

8. My friend said to me, " What would you do if someone gave you a million pounds?"

⇒......My friend asked me what I would have done if someone had given me a milion pounds...

9. The gardener said" If I didn't water these plants yesterday, they could die."

⇒.......The gardener said if he hadn't watered those plants the day before, they could have died....

10.The doctor said to the patient" You won't feel better unless you takes these medicine"

⇒.......The doctor advised the patient to take those medicine...

Turn the following sentences into reported speech:

1. Tom said to me" If I have spare time, I will go fishing with you".

\(\Rightarrow\) Tom told me that if he had spare time, he would go fishing with me.

2.The teacher told us" If it rains tomorrow, we can go for a picnic".

\(\Rightarrow\) Teacher told us if it rained the following day, we could go for a picnic.

3. "Unless you study harder, you will fail the exam", said his parent.

\(\Rightarrow\) His parent said that unless he studied harder, he would fail the exam.

4. " If she goes to the party , she will have a lot of fun." said Peter.

\(\Rightarrow\) Peter said that if she went to the party, she would have a lot of fun.

5." If you need help, I will be willing to help you with the difficult exercises", my sister said.

\(\Rightarrow\) My sister said that if I needed help, she would be willing to help me with the difficult exercises.

6.Lida said,"I would have come to be party if I hadn't been so busy last week"

\(\Rightarrow\) Lida said that she could have come to the party if she hadn't been so busy the previous week.

7.Tom told me" If I were you, I would look for another job"

\(\Rightarrow\) Tom told me that if he were me, he would look for another job.

8. My friend said to me, " What would you do it someone gave you a million pounds?"

\(\Rightarrow\) My friend asked me what would I do if someone gave me a million pounds.

9. The garener said" If I didn't water these plants yesterday, they could die."

\(\Rightarrow\) The garener said that if he didn't water those plants the previous day, the could die.

10.The doctor said to the patient" You won't feel better unless you takes these medicine"

\(\Rightarrow\) The doctor told the patient that he wouldn't feel better unless he took those medicione.

Good luck!

VII. Change the following sentences into reported speech
1. “I’ll take you to the zoo tomorrow” my mother said to me.
→my mother told me she would take me to the zoo the next day
2. Jane said to Bill “When do you expect to finish your assignment?”
→Jane told Bill when he expected to finish his assignment
3. The man said to the boy “Can you show me the way to the bank?”
→the man told the boy to show him the way to the bank
4. “Don’t be so silly” Mr. John said to his wife.
→Mr John told his wife not to be so silly
5. “Give a smile” the photographer said to me.
→the photographer told me to give a smile.
6. "Please, help me to make a decision" Ann asked her friend.
→Ann asked her friend to help her to make a decision 
7. Be a good girl and sit quietly for five minutes” the nurse said to the child.
→the nurse told the child to be a goog girl and sit quietly for 5 minutes
8. My sister said to me “Are you crazy?’.
→My sister asked me if i was crazy
9. She asked me “Have you ever seen a flying saucer?”.
→she asked me if i had ever  seen a flying saucer
10. James said “Do you want me to send this letter for you”.
→James asked me if i wanted him to send that letter for me

1. “I’ll take you to the zoo tomorrow” my mother said to me.
→ My mother told me she would take me to the zoo the next day
2. Jane said to Bill “When do you expect to finish your assignment?”
→ Jane told Bill when he expected to finish his assignment
3. The man said to the boy “Can you show me the way to the bank?”
→ The man told the boy to show him the way to the bank
4. “Don’t be so silly” Mr. John said to his wife.
→ Mr John told his wife not to be so silly
5. “Give a smile” the photographer said to me.
→ The photographer told me to give a smile.
6. ''Please, help me to make a decision'' Ann asked her friend.
→ Ann asked her friend to help her to make a decision 
7. Be a good girl and sit quietly for five minutes” the nurse said to the child.
→ The nurse told the child to be a goog girl and sit quietly for 5 minutes
8. My sister said to me “Are you crazy?’.
→ My sister asked me if i was crazy
9. She asked me “Have you ever seen a flying saucer?”.
→ She asked me if i had ever  seen a flying saucer
10. James said “Do you want me to send this letter for you”.
→ James asked me if i wanted him to send that letter for me

I. Put the following sentences into Reported Speech

1. What country do you come from? said Bill

Bill asked What country i came from

2. Where did you spend your holiday last summer? He said to her

He sasked her Where she had spent your holiday last summer

3. What are you going to study? He said to Mary

He asked Mary What she was going to study

4. What do you think of the canteen coffee? asked Peter

Peter asked What I thought of the canteen coffee

5. Where were you last night? He said to her

He asked her Where she had been the night before

6. Tom said to the girl, When did you have this picture taken?

Tom asked the girl When she had had this picture taken

7, He said to me, Are you a teacher?

He asked me if i was a teacher

8. Are you hungry now? She said to me

She asked me if i was hungry then

9. He said to me, do you understand it now?

He asked me if i understood it then

10. Did you pass the exam, John? The teacher asked

The teacher asked if jonh had passed the exam

11. Did you phone me yesterday? Tom asked Mary

Tom asked Mary if she had phoned him the previous day

Change the following sentences into reported speech

1. " I'll take you to the zoo tomorrow " my mother said to me

-> My mother said to me that she would take me to the zoo the next day.

2. Jane said to Bill " When do you expect to finish your assignment?"

-> Jane asked Bill when he expected to finish his assignment.

3. The man said to the boy " Can you show me the way to the bank "

-> The man asked the boy if he could show him the way to the bank.

4. " Don't be so silly " Mr.John said to his wife

-> Mr. John told his wife not to be so silly.

5. " Give a smile " the photographer said to me

-> The photographer told me to give a smile.

6. " please, help me to make a decision " Ann asked her friend

-> Ann asked her friend to please help her make a decision.

7. " Be a good girl and sit quietly for five minutes " the nurse said to the child

-> The nurse told the child to be a good girl and sit quietly for five minutes.

8. My sister said to me " Are you crazy?"

-> My sister asked me if I was crazy.

9. She asked me " Have you ever seen a flying saucer?"

-> She asked me if I had ever seen a flying saucer.