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Reported Speech

The document provides examples of reported speech for statements and questions. It gives direct speech examples and then blanks to rewrite them in reported speech. There are 25 statements and 49 questions provided as examples to practice changing from direct to reported speech.

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Reported Speech

The document provides examples of reported speech for statements and questions. It gives direct speech examples and then blanks to rewrite them in reported speech. There are 25 statements and 49 questions provided as examples to practice changing from direct to reported speech.

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Reported Speech: Statements

Rewrite the sentences in reported speech:


1- He said, Ill never speak to him again if he doesnt apologise.

2- They told us, Well be back next week.

3- Craig said, Ive been trying to write this article since 8.30.

4- She told me, If you had been on time, we would have caught the
bus.

5- Ethan said, I didnt have breakfast this morning.


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6- Paula was in her room a few minutes ago, she said.

7- You cant park here, the man told us.


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8- If I didnt need the money, I would quit, he told me.

9- Diane said, Andy wasnt at the party last night.


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10- The teacher told him, You ought to be more careful.
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11- My mother told us, I have been looking for my glasses all day.
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12- I dont understand, Georgia said.

13- Sue told me, I saw Charles on my way to school.

14- My brother told me, Im not going to help you.


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15- She said to me, Ive decided to move to a bigger house.

16- I need a new CD player, he said.


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17- I said, Stephen has already told me about the party.
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18- Im going out but Ill be back by nine, he said.
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19- Ill tell you the news next Saturday, she told the students.
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20- He said: I must go home to make my dinner now.
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21- I saw her two weeks ago with my friend, Peter explained.

22- I cant swim very well, I told her.

23- Mr. Mason has gone out, the secretary told me.
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24- I dont want to go swimming, Andrew said.

25- We are leaving on Thursday, they said.

Reported Speech: Questions


Rewrite the questions in reported speech:
1- How often do you exercise? the doctor asked him.
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2- Do you speak English? the tourist asked us.
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3- When did he call? she asked her mother.
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4- Jeff asked her, Can you hear that noise?
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5- Emma asked Frank, Have you finished?
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6- Wheres the newspaper? he asked me.
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7- Are the children still at school? she asked him.
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8- How old are you? she asked me.
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9- He asked me, Did you have a good time?
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10- I asked her, What time does your train leave?
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11- Is dinner ready? She asked her mother.
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12- Why did you leave so early? she asked him.
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13- Have you finished that article? the boss asked him.
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14- When did Walter and Janet get married? I asked her.
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15- I asked Mum, Do you need any help?
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16- Was the exam easy? she asked us.

17- Whats your favourite colour? he asked me.

18- Will you help me? she asked him.


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19- Mary said: Are there any letters for me?
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20- Did you sleep well? she said.

21- Does anyone want tickets for the boxing match? asked Charles.
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22- How did they find out where I went? I asked.
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23- Why are those people waiting here? John asked.

24- Mrs. Jones asked: Whos going to buy your house?

25- How does this machine work? the girl asked.


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26- Will the workers be at work next Saturday? the manager asked.

27- Where will you be next Sunday at six oclock? she asked.

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28- Have you ever visited the Louvre in Paris? he asked.
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29- Have you got any shampoo? I must wash my hair she said.
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30- Where can I get the bus to Liverpool? the man asked
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31- Did you hear the news last night? he asked.

32-How far is your house from your school? the teacher wanted to
know.
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33- Did you go to France for your holidays? he asked.
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34- Helen asked: Where are you going tomorrow?
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34- Why didnt you get up earlier? her mother asked.
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35- His father asked him: How many times have I told you not to do
that?
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36- Can you do me a favour? she asked.

37- Where do you work? I asked her.


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38- Can you call the doctor for me? she asked.

39- Could you speak more slowly? he asked.


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40- Are you English? they asked me.
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41- Where are you going on holiday? I asked her.

42- Did you enjoy the film? I asked her.


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43- What time did you get home? they asked him.
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44- Can you lend me some money? he asked me.
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45- When does the bus leave? the old lady asked me.

46- Will you be here tomorrow? his boss asked him.

47- Does she like horse riding? he asked me.


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48- Did you switch off all the lights? he asked.
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49- Has everyone gone home? she asked.


50-How many times have I told you not to do that? his father told
him.

51- When does the last bus leave? the man asked.

52- How does this machine work? she asked.

53- What did he tell you? my mother asked me.


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54- Did you switched off the lights? she asked him.
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