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Reported Speech Exercises

The document contains exercises on reported speech, including rewriting direct quotes as indirect speech and completing sentences in reported speech form. It also contains an interview between a sports reporter and a marathon runner, with blanks to be filled in using reported speech. Finally, there are exercises changing direct quotes to reported speech and vice versa.

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Reported Speech Exercises

The document contains exercises on reported speech, including rewriting direct quotes as indirect speech and completing sentences in reported speech form. It also contains an interview between a sports reporter and a marathon runner, with blanks to be filled in using reported speech. Finally, there are exercises changing direct quotes to reported speech and vice versa.

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CES SAN JOS 2 BACHILLERATO REPORTED SPEECH EXERCISES ( mixed tenses and sentences)

1.REWRITE THESE SENTENCES USING INDIRECT SPEECH

1. "Did you see that film last month?" Jane asked me ... 2. "Are you going to help us?" Jim asked me ...
3. "If you give me some money, I'll help you." The man said that if I ... 4. "When did you find the money?" She asked us ... 5. "Don't touch that flower!" The old lady ... 6. "Do you want to go to the cinema?" Jill asked me ... 7. "Open the window, please." She ... 8. "Will Mary arrive by five?" Fred asked me ... 9. "If I knew the answer, I would tell you tomorrow." He said that.. 10. "I'll visit Mary tomorrow." He said that ...

2. THE FOLLOWING INTERVIEW BETWEEN A SPORTS-REPORTER AND A MARATHONRUNNER IS AN EXAMPLE OF SPOKEN ENGLISH IN WHICH SOME SENTENCES ARE FRAGMENTS (INCOMPLETE SENTENCES). THE FULL CONTEXT OF THE CONVERSATION ALLOWS THE LISTENER TO GUESS MISSING OR UNDERSTOOD WORD INTERVIEW REPORTER: "Congratulations on winning the marathon. How long have you been preparing for this race?" RUNNER: RUNNER: "Thank you. About five years, running twelve miles, three times a week." "I haven't always been a runner. I started running when my doctor told me I was over-weight and needed to improve my over-all health. At first, it was hard to go a few miles, but now, I'm in better shape and I love it. I can't wait to get out in the morning and run." "You might expect me to answer 'crossing the finish line', but actually it's when I get to the 20-mile point of the race. I think I can't go on, and then I do! That's my most challenging moment. It's "mind over matter"." "Yes, I am looking forward to running one in Seattle next month." "Well . . . I guess I would tell you to keep moving. Eat healthy food and keep moving." REPORTER: "Why do you like to run?"

REPORTER: "What is your favorite part of a marathon?" (a = any) RUNNER:

REPORTER: "Are you planning to run more marathons in the near future?" RUNNER: RUNNER: REPORTER: "Can you give me some advice about getting in shape?"

REPORTER: "Wonderful! Thank you for talking to us today and please thank your coach as well. Get some rest!"

RUNNER:

"Thank you. I'm honored to be here on your show."

("mind over matter" = the mind is more powerful than the body)

Select the answer that best completes the sentence. Pay attention to tense, pronoun agreement and adverb agreement. A sentence may include mixed time frames. 1.The reporter asked ________ 2.The runner replied that _______________ 3. Next, the reporter asked him ____________ 4. The runner said ____________ 5. He added that __________ to get out in the morning and run. 6. Next, the reporter asked him ___________ 7. The marathoner replied ______________to the 20-mile mark in the marathon race. 8. He added ___________________ 9. The reporter inquired _____________more marathons in the near future. 10. The athlete answered ___________________ 11. The reporter asked ________________ about getting back in shape. 12. The athlete advised ___________________ 13. The reporter thanked him and _________ his coach as well. 14. The reporter suggested that _______________ some rest . 15. The athlete responded ___________________

3.HELEN IS IN FRONT OF THE CLASS HOLDING A PRESENTATION ON LONDON. AS HELEN IS RATHER SHY, SHE SPEAKS WITH A VERY LOW VOICE. YOUR CLASSMATE GARETH DOES NOT UNDERSTAND HER, SO YOU HAVE TO REPEAT EVERY SENTENCE TO HIM. Complete the sentences in reported speech Note the change of pronouns and verbs. Helen: I want to tell you something about my holiday in London. Gareth: What does she say? You: She says that.. Helen: I went to London in July. Gareth: What does she say?

You: She says that. Helen: My parents went with me. Gareth: What does she say? You: She says that Helen: We spent three days in London. Gareth: What does she say? You: She says that Helen: London is a multicultural place. Gareth: What does she say? You: She says that Helen: I saw people of all colours. Gareth: What does she say? You: She says that Helen: Me and my parents visited the Tower. Gareth: What does she say? You: She says that Helen: One evening we went to see a musical. Gareth: What does she say? You: She says that. Helen: I love London. Gareth: What does she say? You: She says that Helen: The people are so nice there. Gareth: What does she say? You: She says that ..

4.CHANGE THE SENTENCE INTO REPORTED SPEECH OR DIRECT SPEECH. 1. Paul said, These books were not here yesterday. 2. They have gone out for lunch, I told Mary. 3. Ill bring the letter this evening so that you can read it yourself, she said to Charles. 4. Ive had the same experience myself, Mrs Lee said. 5. We visited the Space Museum two days ago, she told us. 6. Im trying to repair my clock, he said. 7. We perform operations every day, Dr Snow said. 8. I didnt go to school yesterday, Peter told Susan. 9. Sit down, Tom, said Mrs Chan. 10. Dont waste time, said Dad. 11. I will play the guitar in the show next week, Bobby said. 12. I had my first baby a month ago, Judy said. 13. Joyce asked, Did you see Miss Fong last Monday?

14. Jimmy asked, When can you visit us? 15. I have had this dog for a month, John said. 16. Can I help you? Peter asked Mary.

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