III. Turn into Reported speech.
2. I asked the children “ Who took part in your excursion to the city?”.
III. Turn the following sentences into reported speech.
1. “Can I go home now?” he asked.
2. “You can come in but you’ll have to be quiet,” he said to her.
3. “What time shall we arrive in Cairo?” he asked.
4. “She must try harder if she wants to succeed," he said.
5. “My father will be angry with me if he finds out,” she said.
6. “You shouldn't drive so fast,” he said to her.
7. “I can meet you on Friday," he said.
8. “You’d better ask your parents,” she said to him.
9. “I may not be able to meet you at the train station," he said to her.
1. “Can I go home now?” he asked.
=> He asked if he could go home then
2. “You can come in but you’ll have to be quiet,” he said to her.
=> He said to her that she could come in but she would have to be quiet
3. “What time shall we arrive in Cairo?” he asked.
=> He asked what time would they arrive in Cairo
4. “She must try harder if she wants to succeed," he said.
=> He said that she had to try harder if she wanted to succeed
5. “My father will be angry with me if he finds out,” she said.
=> She said her mother would be angry with her if he found out
6. “You shouldn't drive so fast,” he said to her.
=> He recommended her she not to drive so fast
7. “I can meet you on Friday," he said.
=> He said he could meet me on Friday
8. “You’d better ask your parents,” she said to him.
=> She advised him to ask his parents
9. “I may not be able to meet you at the train station," he said to her.
=> He told her that she might not be able to meet her at the train station.
III. Change the sentences into reported speech:
11. Tom asked Mary, “Do you call me in the afternoon?”
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12. Her father said to her, “You can go to the movie theater with your friends now”
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13. Phong said, “My parents are proud of my good mark”
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14. His friend asked him, “How do you go to the airport?”
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15. She asked me, “Will it rain tomorrow?”
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16. Lan said, “I cannot tell you about my problem”
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17. “When do your children go to my house?” she asked Mr. Brown.
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18. Tuan said, “I have to do these homework and you cannot help me”
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19. Thu asked me, “Did you study English with your brother?”
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20. Liz said to her friend, “Do you like to attend the course with me?”
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21. Ba asked Tam, “How often do you wash your clothes?”
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22. “May I borrow your dictionary for Lan?” Nga asked Hoa.
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23. The kid said to her, “I don’t like your class, I don’t like your friends and their behavior but I like
your candies and cakes”.
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24. The girl asked the boy, “May you keep your hand away my hand?”
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25. Nam asked Phong, “Can you go to the circus with my family tonight?”
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26. “Why don’t you return my book?” She asked me.
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27. Her mother said, “You ought to clean this room”.
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28. He asked me, “How old is Tam?”
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29. They asked me, “Do you try your best to win this game with us?”
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30. They said, “We will be very busy tomorrow”.
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Turn these sentences into Reported speech:
6. I asked Nam, “Are you free tonight?”
→…………………………………………
7. She asked the tourists, “ Do you know the way to the station?” →…………………………………………
8. John said, “Is Phong Nha Cave in southern Vietnam, Nhi?" →…………………………………………
9. The visitors said, “Can we take photos?”
→…………………………………………
10. Daniel said to Jim, "Is there a cafe nearby?" →…………………………………………
6. I asked Nam, “Are you free tonight?”
→………I asked Nam if he was free That night …………………………………
7. She asked the tourists, “ Do you know the way to the station?” →……… She asked the tourists if they knew the way to the station………………………………
8. John said, “Is Phong Nha Cave in southern Vietnam, Nhi?" →…John asked Nhi if Phong Nha Cave in southern Vietnam was………………………………………
9. The visitors said, “Can we take photos?”
→…The visitors asked we to take photos………………………………………
10. Daniel said to Jim, "Is there a cafe nearby?" →……Daniel asked Jim if there was a cafe nearby……………………………………
6. I asked Nam, “Are you free tonight?”
→……I asked Nam if he was free that night………
7. She asked the tourists, “ Do you know the way to the station?” →…She asked the tourists if they knew the way to the station……
8. John said, “Is Phong Nha Cave in southern Vietnam, Nhi?" →……John asked Nhi if Phong Nha was in southern Vietnam………
9. The visitors said, “Can we take photos?”
→…The visitors asked if they could take photos………
10. Daniel said to Jim, "Is there a cafe nearby?" →……Daniel asked Jim if there was a cafe nearby…
III-Change into reported speech: Negative Imperatives:
1. He said to me:”Don’t make noise in class,please.”
→ …………...............................………………………………………………………………
2. She said to the passer-by:” Don’t turn left at the two blocks ahead.”
→ …………………………..........................................................…………………….…………
3.She said to her classmate:” Don’t talk in class.”
→ …………………………......................................................…………………………………
4.The teacher said to his student:” Don’t touch that new board.”
→ …………………………......................................................…………………………………
5.The mother said to her son, “ Don’t put off your coat, please.”
→ The mother …………………………......................................................................…………
IV- Rewrite the following Yes/No questions in reported speech, use IF or WHETHER:
1.“Do you enjoy reading books?” Phong asked Peter.
=> Phong asked Peter………………………………………………………………………….
2. “Does she like sports?”Hoa asked Lan.
=>Hoa asked …………………………………………………………………………………..
3. “Does Hoa play badminton?” Lan asked Thu.
=>Lan asked Thu………………………….………………………………………….
4. “Does your sister and brother go to the same school?”She asked Nam.
=>She asked………………………………………………………………………….
5. “Do the children perform on TV?” Her mother asked her teacher.
=>Her mother asked………………………………………………………………….
6. “Are there some oranges in the fridge?” She asked her mom.
=>She asked………………………………………………………………………….
7. “Will it rain tomorrow morning?” He asked his friend.
=>He asked……………………………….………………………………………….
8. “Do you travel to school by bus?” Tam asked Peter.
=>Tam asked …………………………………………………………………….………….
9. “Are Tam and Hoa late for class?” Tuan asked Lan.
=>Tuan asked…………………………………………………………………….…..
10. “Do you need an umbrella to go out?” She asked me.
=>She asked………………………………………………………………………….
III-Change into reported speech: Negative Imperatives:
1. He said to me:”Don’t make noise in class,please.”
→ ………He told me not to make noise in class…...............................………………………………………………………………
2. She said to the passer-by:” Don’t turn left at the two blocks ahead.”
→ ……………She told the passer-by not to turn left at the two blocks ahead……………..........................................................…………………….…………
3.She said to her classmate:” Don’t talk in class.”
→ ……………She told her classmate not to talk in class……………......................................................…………………………………
4.The teacher said to his student:” Don’t touch that new board.”
→ ………The teacher told his student not to touch that new board …………………......................................................…………………………………
5.The mother said to her son, “ Don’t put off your coat, please.”
→ The mother ………told her son not to put off his coat…………………......................................................................…………
IV- Rewrite the following Yes/No questions in reported speech, use IF or WHETHER:
1.“Do you enjoy reading books?” Phong asked Peter.
=> Phong asked Peter……if he enjoyed reading books…………………………………………………………………….
2. “Does she like sports?”Hoa asked Lan.
=>Hoa asked ………Lan if she liked sports…………………………………………………………………………..
3. “Does Hoa play badminton?” Lan asked Thu.
=>Lan asked Thu………if Hoa played badminton………………….………………………………………….
4. “Does your sister and brother go to the same school?”She asked Nam.
=>She asked……………Nam if his sister and brother went to the same school…………………………………………………………….
5. “Do the children perform on TV?” Her mother asked her teacher.
=>Her mother asked…her teacher if the children performed on TV……………………………………………………………….
6. “Are there some oranges in the fridge?” She asked her mom.
=>She asked………her mom if there were some oranges in the fridge………………………………………………………………….
7. “Will it rain tomorrow morning?” He asked his friend.
=>He asked………his friend if it would rain the following morning……………………….………………………………………….
8. “Do you travel to school by bus?” Tam asked Peter.
=>Tam asked ……Peter if he traveled to school by bus……………………………………………………………….………….
9. “Are Tam and Hoa late for class?” Tuan asked Lan.
=>Tuan asked…Lan if Tam and Hoa were late for class………………………………………………………………….…..
10. “Do you need an umbrella to go out?” She asked me.
=>She asked……me if I needed an umbrella to go out…………………………………………………………………….
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 ____________ me of taking the money_________________________
2) The teacher said to Jim, “Would you give your book to Mary please?”
The teacher asked ________ Jim to give his book to Mary______________________
2) The student said,”I’m sorry I’m late.”
The student apologized ________ for being late____________________
3) Boddy’s father said to him, “Don’t forget to brush your teeth.”
Boddy’s father reminded ___________him to brush his teeth_______________
4) “I’ve always wanted to become a doctor,”
Helen saidHelen has always dreamed _______of becoming a doctor________________
5) The nurse said to me, “You should consult a dermatologist.”
The nurse advised ______________me to consult a dermatologist._______________________
6) “Don’t touch the hot plate,”
I said to AnnI warned ____________________anna not to touch the hot plate___________________________
7) The fire chief said, “Everyone must leave the building immediate ly.”
The fire chief ordered _____to leave the building immediately___________________________
8) The man said to the hunters, “Everyone stopped hunting and killing animals.”
The man prevented _________the hunters from hunting and killing animals________________________
9) The instructor said to the students, “You’ll have exactly one hour to complete the exam.
The instructor warned ___________the students to have exactly one hour to complete the exam___________________
* Turn into reported speech: 1.“Open the door.” he said to them.
- He told them...................................................................
2. “Where are you going?” he asked her.
- He asked her where.........................................................
3. “Which way did they go?” he asked.
- He asked... ......................................................................
4. “Bring it back if it doesn’t fit.”, I said to her.
- I told... ............................................................................
5. “Don’t try to open it now.” she said to us.
- She told... ........................................................................
6. “Is it going to be a fine day today?” I asked her.
- I asked her... ....................................................................
7. “He’s not at home.”, she said.
- She said that... .................................................................
8. “Is the bus station far away?” the girl asked.
- The girl wanted to know... ..............................................
9. “Don’t stay out late, Ann.” Tom said.
- Tom told Ann... ...............................................................
10. “Please let me borrow your car.” he said to her.
- He asked... ........................................................................
Change these sentences into reported speech, using the given words.
1.“Don’t come back until 10 am.” (I asked him)
2.“Push as hard as you can” (I told them)
3.“Close the door quietly.” (I asked her)
4.“Please show me the way to the city center.” (I asked him)
5. “Turn off the computer, please.” (I asked them)
6.“Don’t pick the flowers in the park.” (I asked her)
7.“Put your trash in the trash can.” (I asked them)
8.“Stay in bed and eat healthy food.” (The doctor asked me)
9.“Can you open this box, please?” (She asked me)
10.“Will you buy me some grape juice?” (He asked me)
1.“Don’t come back until 10 am.” (I asked him)
I asked him not to come back until 10 am
2.“Push as hard as you can” (I told them)
I told them to push as hard as they could
3.“Close the door quietly.” (I asked her)
I asked her to close the door
4.“Please show me the way to the city center.” (I asked him)
I asked him to show me the way to the city center
5. “Turn off the computer, please.” (I asked them)
I asked them to turn off the computer
6.“Don’t pick the flowers in the park.” (I asked her)
I asked her not to pick the flowers in the park
7.“Put your trash in the trash can.” (I asked them)
I asked them to push their trash in the trash can
8.“Stay in bed and eat healthy food.” (The doctor asked me)
The doctor asked me to stay in bed and eat healthy food
9.“Can you open this box, please?” (She asked me)
She asked me to open this box
10.“Will you buy me some grape juice?” (He asked me)
He asked me if I would buy him some grape juice
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 ______________________________