The businessman said madam if you could repeat the question
The businessman said to madam if she could repeat the question
Reported speech"
"can you repeat the question ,madam?" said the businessman
Put the following sentences into reported speech.
- 1.He said: "I will go with her"
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- 2.She said: "I can't find the broom"
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- 3.He said: "I am going to the movies tonight"
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- 4.He said to me:"I will get married if my mother agrees"
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- 5.He says to me:"I will get married if my mother agrees"
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- 6.I said to him:"Your motorcycle has been stolen"
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- 7.He says:"The river is rising early this year"
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- 8.The girl said to me:"I am going to quit school"
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- 9.She says to me:"I'll come as soon as possible"
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- 10.He said:"I'm leaving for the United States tomorrow"
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EXERCISES (REPORTED SPEECH: STATEMENTS)
1. The coach told the players “ You have to train harder for the next match”.
® The coach said (that)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. Tam’s sister told him “ You ought to help me to clean the house”.
® Tam’s sister said (that)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. Hoa’s parents said “We’ll visit you this summer”.
® Hoa’s parents said (that)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. Mai said, “I cannot go to the movies with you, Nam”.
® Mai said (that)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I. Rewrite these sentences , using reported speech : 1. They said “We will finish the test tomorrow.” = > They said…………………………………………………………………………… 2. She said “ I can swim well.” = > She said…………………………………………………………………………….. 3. Mai said to her mother: “I have finished my homework.” = > Mai told…………………………………………………………………………….. 4. He said “ She must go now.” = > He said……………………………………………………………………………… 5. She said “ I don’t like this table.” = > She said…………………………………………………………………………….. 6. The policeman said to me “ What is your name?” = >The policeman asked……………………………………………………………… 7. “ How often do you visit her?” I asked John. = > I asked John……………………………………………………………………….. 8. He asked me “ Where do you live?” = > He asked…………………………………………………………………………… 9. “ Where is your house?” I asked her. = >I asked her………………………………………………………………………… 10. “ How many books do you want, Tom?” I asked. = > I asked……………………………………………………………………………. 11.“ Do you like fish?” he asked . = > He asked…………………………………………………………………………... 12.“ Does she work here?” I asked him. = >I asked him……………………………………………………………………… 13.“ Did you go to the party yesterday ?” she asked them = >She asked…………………………………………………………………………. 14. “ Can you sing this song?” he asked me. = >He asked me………………………………………………………………………. 15.“ Stop your work now,” he said to me = >He told me………………………………………………………………………… 16.“ Don’t open the door until I come back,” he said to me = >He told me………………………………………………………………………… 17. “ When should I start the work ?” Nguyen asked his teacher. = > Nga asked ………………………………………………………………………. 18. “ What should I wear on the first day to the company ?” Nga asked. = > Nga didn’t know ……………………………………………….. 19. “ Should I tell this to her ?” He asked himself. = > He wondered ……………………………………………….. 20. “ I am not playing games now,Ba” Minh said = >………………………………………………………………………
Ex1. Rewrite the following questions in reported speech, using question words before to-infinitives.
4.Let us decide when we should start the project.
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5.Could you tell me where I can find a good hotel?
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6.We must find out what we are to do next.
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7.A good dictionary tells you how you should pronounce the words.
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8.We are not sure who we will meet at the entrance.
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9.I can't remember when I have to turn off the oven.
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10.Do you know what you should look for?
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GIÚP MÌNH VỚI Ạ !^^
reported speech
"why do not you take this foreign money to the bank and get it changed"said Marry
Chuyển những câu sau đây sang Reported speech
1. “Is a return ticket cheaper than two singles ?’’ said my uncle
2. “Do puppies travel free ?’’ asked a dog owner
3. “Can I bring my dog into the compartment with me ?’’ she asked
4. “Does this train stop at York ?’’ asked Bill
5. “Can you telephone from inter - city trains ?’’ said businessman
1. “Does the 2.40 train have a restaurant car ?’’ he enquired
2. “Can you get coffee on the train ?’’ asked my aunt
3. “Do they bring it round on a trolley ?’’ she said
4. “Are there smoking compartments ?’’ said the man with the pipe
5. “Have you reserved a seat?’’ I asked him
1. “What country do you come from ?’’ said Bill
2. “How long have you been here?’’ said Alice
3. “Are you working as well as studying?’’ asked Peter
4. “Have you got a work permit?’’ Bill wanted to know
5. “What are you going to study?’’ asked Jane
C. Change each of the following sentences into reported speech.
1) John said, “I want to attend a famous university.”
à John said
2) “I’m looking for the book you gave me last week,” Mary said to Peter.
à Mary told Peter
3) Alfred said to John, “I did not promise to send you a telegram.”
à Alfred
4) "I will get myself a drink," she said.
à She said
5) "I cannot drive them home," he said.
à He said
6) "Peter, do you prefer tea or coffee?" she said.
à She
7) "The film began at seven o'clock," he said.
à He said
8) The father said, “I was on a business trip the whole day yesterday.”
à The father
9) “My brother will get married next month,” James said.
à James
10) Henry said to his mother, “Come and spend a week with us.”
à Henry told
11) He said to me, “Keep a seat for me in the lecture hall.”
à He
12) Mike said to Henry, “Give me my book back, please.”
à Mike
13) "Don't play on the grass, boys," she said.
à She
14) He said, "Don't go too far."
à He
15) "Don't make so much noise," he said.
à He
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III. Change the following sentences into reported speech
1. “I’ll take you to the zoo tomorrow” my mother said to me.
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2. Jane said to Bill “When do you expect to finish your assignment?”
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3. The man said to the boy “Can you show me the way to the bank?”
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4. “Don’t be so silly” Mr. John said to his wife.
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5. “Give a smile” the photographer said to me.
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6. "Please, help me to make a decision" Ann asked her friend.
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7. Be a good girl and sit quietly for five minutes” the nurse said to the child.
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8. My sister said to me “Are you crazy?’.
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9. She asked me “Have you ever seen a flying saucer?”.
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10. James said “Do you want me to send this letter for you”.
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