Reported Speech
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Question 1 of 22
1. Question
We use sequence of tenses when when reporting an event from the past that has already happened or finished.
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Question 2 of 22
2. Question
After ‘said’ we indicate the listener. (i.e. “he said me…”)
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Question 3 of 22
3. Question
To report a command we use ‘asked’. To report a request we use ‘told’.
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Question 4 of 22
4. Question
The most common verb for reporting questions is ‘ask’.
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Question 5 of 22
5. Question
After ‘ask’ it is optional whether we indicate the listener or not. I.e. “He asked me what I thought” and “He asked what I thought” are both correct.
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Question 6 of 22
6. Question
Modal auxiliaries ‘should’, ‘must’, ‘might’ and ‘would’ stay the same when using sequence of tenses to report speech.
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Question 7 of 22
7. Question
Select the correct way to report this sentence.
“Please, do not touch that paint. It is still drying.”
He _____ touch the paint.
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Question 8 of 22
8. Question
Select the correct way to report this sentence.
“Are you going to the after party?”
They ____________________.
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Question 9 of 22
9. Question
Select the correct way to report this sentence.
“You should speak to Dave about your Italy trip. He lived there for six months.”
Shelly ____________ to Dave about my Italy trip.
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Question 10 of 22
10. Question
Select the correct way to report this sentence. (Imagine that the conversation took place a long time ago. Use sequence of tenses).
“I had to work really hard to prepare for the role, but it was totally worth it.”
The actor said that __________.
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Question 11 of 22
11. Question
Select the correct way to report this sentence. (Imagine that the conversation took place a long time ago. Use sequence of tenses).
“I saw the match yesterday.”
He told me he _____________________.
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Question 12 of 22
12. Question
Select the correct way to report this sentence. (Imagine that the conversation took place a long time ago. Use sequence of tenses).
“We will be performing at various festivals next summer.”
The band told the reporter that _____________.
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Question 13 of 22
13. Question
Select the two correct options for reporting this sentence.
“I opened the letter. I’m sorry, it was an accident. I didn’t realise it was addressed to you.”
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Question 14 of 22
14. Question
Select the three correct options for reporting this statement.
“I’m so sorry for the mistake. It won’t happen again. You can be sure of it.”
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Question 15 of 22
15. Question
Select the three correct options for reporting this statement.
“I’ve been to that restaurant several times. The paella is very good. You should try it.”
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Question 16 of 22
16. Question
Match the original tenses on the left with the reporting tenses on the right.
Sort elements
- Simple Past
- Past Perfect
- Future with 'would'
- Past Continuous
- Past Perfect Continuous
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Simple Present
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Simple Past
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Simple Future with 'will'
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Present Continuous
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Past Continuous
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Question 17 of 22
17. Question
Match the original tenses/auxiliaries on the left with the reporting tenses/auxiliaries on the right.
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- Past Perfect
- Past Perfect Continuous
- Should
- Wouldn't
- Would
- Could
- Might
- Had to
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Present Perfect
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Past Perfect Continuous
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Should
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Won't
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Will
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Can
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May
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Have to
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Question 18 of 22
18. Question
Match the time expressions and demonstratives on the left with the reporting option on the right.
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- that
- those
- that day
- the day before
- the following week
- the previous week
- the next day
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this
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these
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today
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yesterday
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next week
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last week
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tomorrow
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Question 19 of 22
19. Question
Match each verb with its reporting structure.
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- verb + [that] + report
- verb + infinitive
- verb + gerund
- verb + (someone) + (not) to
- verb + (someone) + verb in simple form OR verb + gerund
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claim
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threaten
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apologize for
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advise
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recommend
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Question 20 of 22
20. Question
Match each verb with its reporting structure.
Sort elements
- verb + [that] + report
- verb + infinitive
- verb + gerund
- verb + someone + (not) to
- Verb + [that] + someone + verb in simple form OR verb + gerund
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stress
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offer
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insist on
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encourage
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suggest
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Question 21 of 22
21. Question
Match the sentences on the left with an appropriate reporting verb on the right.
Sort elements
- invited
- encouraged
- warned
- recommended
- denied
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"Would you like to come to my birthday party?"
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"You can do it! We believe in you!"
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"Do not come near here again!"
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"I really enjoyed the course. You should definitely consider it!"
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"I never said that!"
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Question 22 of 22
22. Question
Match the sentences on the left with an appropriate reporting verb on the right.
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- asked
- suggested
- apologized for
- promised
- stressed
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"What do you think about this?"
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"Why don't you try rebooting your computer?"
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"I am so sorry about the mistake!"
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"It won't happen again. I swear."
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"It is extremely important that these files are in the correct order."
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