1. “You should practice speaking English,” said my teacher. (reported speech)

→ My teacher said ……………………………………………………..

2. “Turn off the radio” He said to me (reported speech)

→He told me ............................................................................................

3.  The boy isn’t strong. He can’t lift this box. (enough)         

→The boy isn’t strong..............................................................................

4. I want to invite my friends to my birthday party. (be going to)

→I’m.......................................................................................................

Change the following sentence into reported speech:

1.Teacher to John “Write that exercise carefully”

2.Mrs Green said “Please sing at our party, Mary”

3.Teacher to John: “Be careful; think before you answer”

4.Tom: “Read my exercise, John, and tell me if it is correct”

5.Traveler to taxi driver: “Direct to Victoria station as fast as you can. I must catch the 12.50 train”.

6.“It is cold here. Is the window open?” He asked me

7.The pupil said “Teacher, give us better marks, please”

8.“What a dirty face you have!” Ann said to her son.

9.“Don’t come back before one o’clock” advised my brother.

10. “I wonder who is coming on the excursion tomorrow. I do hope it won’t rain.” She said

11. “It’s a very nice evening. Why don’t we go out for a walk? Mrs Brown suggested

12. “It isn’t so foggy today as it was yesterday”, said the teacher

13. “Be modest if you are a good pupil” said my father.

14. “Don’t forget to send your parents my regards” she said to me.

15. “Have you got shampoo, Alice? I must wash my hair.” Johnny asked

16. He said to me ‘Listen! Can you hear someone coming?”

17. “Do as I tell you or you will be punished. I’ll teach you who is the master in this house,” he said

18. “I shouldn’t do that if I were you. Isn’t it very dangerous” he said

19. Mary said ‘I can not go to the movie with you, John”

20. “Shut the door but don’t lock it” she said to us.

EXERCISE 1:  (REPORTED SPEECH: STATEMENTS)

1. Nam said “I am told to be at school before 7 o’clock”

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2. Phong said “My parents are very proud of my good marks”

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3. The teacher said “All the homework must be done carefully”

🡪…………………………………………………………………………….

4. Hoa said “I may visit my parents in the summer”

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5. The teacher said “We can collect old book for the poor students”

🡪…………………………………………………………………………….

EXERCISE 2 (REPORTED SPEECH: YES/NO QUESTIONS)

     1. “Do you enjoy reading?” Phong asked Peter

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2. “Does she like sports?” Hoa asked Lan

🡪…………………………………………………………………………….

3. “Are there some oranges in the fridge?” She asked her mom

🡪…………………………………………………………………………….

4. “Will it rain tomorrow morning?” He asked his friend

🡪…………………………………………………………………………….

5. “Did you go to Hue three years ago?” Tam asked Peter

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EXERCISE 3  (REPORTED SPEECH: WH-QUESTIONS)

1. “Where does your father work?” The teacher asked me

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2. “How many people are there in your family?” She asked Lan

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3. Tam’s friend asked him “How long will you stay in England?”

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4. “How many oranges are there in the fridge?” She asked her mom

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5. The teacher said to Lien “What‘s your hobby?” 

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EXERCISE 4:  (REPORTED SPEECH: IMPERATIVES)

1. My daughter said to us “Don’t laugh!”

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2. My mother said to kids “Stop fighting!”

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3. The teacher said to the children “Don’t make noise in class!:”

🡪……………………………………………………………………………..

4. The teacher said to them “Do it again!”

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5. “Please lend me your dictionary, Quang!” said Hoa.

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CÁC DẠNG BÀI TẬP THƯỜNG GẶP

Dạng 1: Chọn câu trả lời thích hợp nhất

He said that he _______ in Hanoi for five years.

    A. has lived    B. had lived    C. was living        D. had been lived

The teacher asked  me  _______ to school two days before.

    A. why hadn’t I gone        B. why I hadn’t gone        C. why wouldn’t I go        D. why I wouldn’t go

Dạng 2: Chọn lỗi sai.

They asked me how long did it take to get to Paris by train.

                                     A              B               C              D

He said me that he would go to Hanoi the next week.

               A         B           C                               D

Dạng 3: Viết lại câu

“ I’ll see you in the morning, Helen”, Peter said to Helen

→    Peter told Helen…………………………………………………………………………

“ I like this hotel very much”, Diana said to me

→    Diana told me………………………………………….………………………………..

 “ I am taking my driving test tomorrow”, she said

→    She said ……….………………………………………………………………………..

She said to me, “I will go to China next week”

→ She told me ……………………………….……………….……………………………

 “I’m having a good time here” said Maryam.

→ Maryam said ……………………………………………………………………………

“I’ll come with you as soon as I am ready” Tom said to her.

→  Tom told her  ………………………………..…………………………………………

They said to him, “We are learning English now.

→ They told him …………..……………………………………………………………….

He said to me, “I can’t do this test”

→ He told me ………………………………………………………………………………

Ba said “I will read this book “

   🡪 Ba said ………………………………………………………………………………..

Mr Ha said to me:” I work in HCM city”.

🡪 Mr Ha told ……………………………………………………………………………..

Mary said “I come to school by bus”

🡪 Mary said ……………………………………………………………………………….

Tom said: “I can do this exercise”

🡪 Tom said ……………………………………………………………………………….

 “What is your name?” The teacher asked Hai. 

🡪 The teacher asked Hai …………………………………………………………………

He said to me: “Do you play soccer well ?” 

🡪 He asked ………………………………………………………………………………

My mother said to me:  “Can you come here now?”

🡪 My mother asked me ………………………………………………………………….

‘How long have you been here?’ said Ann to me.

🡪 Ann asked me …………………………………………………………………………

‘How many students are there in this school?’, I asked them

🡪 I asked them……………………………………………………………………………

‘What country do you come from?’ said Bill to Tom

🡪 Bill asked ……………………………………………………………………………

“ Do you want to visit the Great Wall in China?”, I said to Nam

🡪 I asked ……………………………………………………………………………….

Nam asked: “Are you in class 8A, Nhi?”

🡪 Nam asked Nhi ………………………………………………………………………

"Have you tidied up your room?" the mother asked the twins.
→ The mother asked the twins …………………………………………………………

"Where have you spent your money?" she asked him.
→ She asked him ……………………………………………………………………….

"Why don't you help me?" she asked him.
→ She wanted to know …………………………………………………………………

"When will we meet again?" she asked me.
→ She asked me  ……………………………………………………………………….

"Are you crazy?" she asked him.
→ She asked him ………………………………………………………………………

Change direct speech into reported speech. Begin each of the sentences in the way shown.

1) He said to me,”You took the money.”

He accused _____________________________________

       2) The teacher said to Jim, “Would you give your book to Mary please?”

             The teacher asked ______________________________

2) The student said,”I’m sorry I’m late.”

The student apologized ____________________________

3) Boddy’s father said to him, “Don’t forget to brush your teeth.”

Boddy’s father reminded ___________________________

4) “I’ve always wanted to become a doctor,” 

Helen saidHelen has always dreamed _______________________

5) The nurse said to me, “You should consult a dermatologist.”

The nurse advised _____________________________________

6) “Don’t touch the hot plate,” 

I said to AnnI warned _______________________________________________

7) The fire chief said, “Everyone must leave the building immediate ly.”

The fire chief ordered ________________________________

8) The man said to the hunters, “Everyone stopped hunting and killing animals.”

The man prevented _________________________________

9) The instructor said to the students, “You’ll have exactly one hour to complete the exam.

The instructor warned ______________________________

Change direct speech into reported speech. Begin each of the sentences in the way shown.1) He said to me,”You took the money.”He accused _____________________________________2) The teacher said to Jim, “Would you give your book to Mary please?”The teacher asked ______________________________3) The student said,”I’m sorry I’m late.”The student apologized _____________________________4) Boddy’s father said to him, “Don’t forget to brush your teeth.”Boddy’s father reminded ___________________________5) “I’ve always wanted to become a doctor,” Helen saidHelen has always dreamed ________________________6) The nurse said to me, “You should consult a dermatologist.”The nurse advised _____________________________________7) “Don’t touch the hot plate,” I said to AnnI warned _______________________________________________8) The fire chief said, “Everyone must leave the building immediate ly.”The fire chief ordered _________________________________9) The man said to the hunters, “Everyone stopped hunting and killing animals.”The man prevented _________________________________10) The instructor said to the students, “You’ll have exactly one hour to complete the exam.”The instructor warned ______________________________

Put the following commands and requests into reported speech.

1.The teacher said to Tim,"Com into my office,please"

=>The teacher asked Tim

2.The mother said to her children."Have breakfast,please"

=>The mother told her children

3.Miss Jackson said to me,"Can you give Tim this dictionary?"

=>Miss Jackson asked me

4.Mrs.Jackson said to Tim,"Could you give me a hand?"

=>Mrs.Jackson told Tim

5.The policeman said,"Don't touch anything in the room."

=>The police told me

6.The lifeguard said,"Don't swim out too far,boys."

=>The lifeguard asked/told

7."Don't make so much noise."My father said.

=>My father asked told me

8."Try your best to improve your pronunciation,Tim."Miss Jackson said.

=>Miss Jackson asked

9.The teacher said to me:"You should spend more time on Spain pronunciation."
=>The teacher said

10."You should pratice speaking English every day." said my teacher.

=>My teacher said

11."You should learn by heart all these words." Miss Hoa said to Nga.

=>Miss Hoa said

12."You shouldn't drink too much coke,Ba"Lan said

=>Lan said Ba

EXERCISES (REPORTED SPEECH: STATEMENTS)

1. Nam said “I am told to be at school before 7 o’clock”

2. Thomas said “All the students will have a meeting next week”

3. She said “My parents are very proud of my good marks”

4. The teacher said “All the homework must be done carefully”

5. Her father said to her “You can go to the movie with your friend”

6. She said “I may visit my parents in summer”

7. The teacher said “We can collect old book for the poor students”

8. She said “I don’t buy this book”

9. The boys said “We have to try our best to win the match”

10. Her classmate said “Ha is the most intelligent girl in our class”

EXERCISES (REPORTED SPEECH: YES/NO QUESTIONS)

1. “Do you enjoy reading?” Mike asked Peter

2. “Do you like sports?” Hang asked Nam

3. “Do your sister and brother go to the same school?” She asked Nam

4. “Are there some oranges in the fridge?” She asked her mom

5. “Will it rain tomorrow morning?” He asked his friend

6. “Did you go to Hue three years ago?” Tam asked Peter

7. “Are Tam and Hoa late for class?” Tuan asked Lan

8. She said to me “Can you speak Chinese?”

9. “Will you be here for five days?” Tam asked Thu

10. “Were you reading this book at 8 o’clock last Sunday?” She asked Ba

 Change these sentences to REPORTED SPEECH:
9. The old man said to the boy,"Can you help me carry my bags?"

=>The old man asked the boy

10.Nhat said to Lan,"May you help me with my Englush pronunciation?"

=>Nhat asked Lan

11.Her teacher said:"You should revise your lesson carefully before examination."

=>Her teacher told

12."You shouldn't translate each sentence into Vietnamese."his brother said.

=>His brother told

13."You should pratice speaking English every day."said my teacher.

=>My teacher told

Change these sentences into Reported Speech:

EXERCISES (REPORTED SPEECH: STATEMENTS)

1. Nam said "I am told to be at school before 7 o'clock"

.................................................................................................

2. Thu said "All the students will have a meeting next week"

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3. Phong said "My parents are very proud of my good marks"

.................................................................................................

4. The teacher said "All the homework must be done carefully"

.................................................................................................

5. Her father msaid to her "You can go to the movie with your friend"

.................................................................................................

6. Hoa said "I may visit my parents in the summer"

.................................................................................................

7. The teacher said "We can collect old book for the poor students"

.................................................................................................

8. She said "She doesn't buy this book"

.................................................................................................

9. The boys said "We have to try our best to win the match"

.................................................................................................

10. Her classmate said "Lan is the most intelligent girl in our class"

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11. They told us "Our friends will get the award for their higtest scores"

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12. He said "I will go to school by bus tomorrow"

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13. Phong said "I need to learn more vocabulary"

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14. His brother told him "You can use my computer today"

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15. Mai said "I can not go to the movies with you, Nam"

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