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    Mixed Reported Speech 1

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    The document provides 20 examples of direct speech statements, questions, requests and orders. The task is to change each example into reported speech by using the past tense form of "say", "ask" or "tell" as appropriate and including the reported clause.

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    Mixed Reported Speech 1

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    The document provides 20 examples of direct speech statements, questions, requests and orders. The task is to change each example into reported speech by using the past tense form of "say", "ask" or "tell" as appropriate and including the reported clause.

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    The document provides 20 examples of direct speech statements, questions, requests and orders. The task is to change each example into reported speech by using the past tense form of "say", "ask" or "tell" as appropriate and including the reported clause.

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    Mixed Reported Speech 1

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    The document provides 20 examples of direct speech statements, questions, requests and orders. The task is to change each example into reported speech by using the past tense form of "say", "ask" or "tell" as appropriate and including the reported clause.

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    Mixed Reported Speech 1 (Statements,

    Questions,
    Requests and Orders)
    Change the direct speech into reported speech. Choose the past simple of ‘ask’,
    ‘say’ or ‘tell’:
    1. “Don’t do it!”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    2. “I’m leaving tomorrow”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    3. “Please get me a cup of tea”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    4. “She got married last year”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    5. “Be quick!”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    6. “Could you explain number four, please?”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    7. “Where do you live?”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    8. “We went to the cinema and then to a Chinese restaurant”
    She
    ______________________________________________________________
    9. “I’ll come and help you at twelve”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    10. “What are you doing tomorrow?”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    11. “Don’t go!”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    12. “Do you work in London?”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    13. “Could you tell me where the post office is?”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    14. “Come here!”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    15. “I’ve never been to Wales”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    16. “Have you ever seen ‘Lord of the Rings’?”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    17. “I don't like mushrooms”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    18. “Don't be silly!”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    19. “Would you mind waiting a moment please?”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    20. “How often do you play sport?”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    Requests and Orders)
    Change the direct speech into reported speech.
    Choose the past simple of ‘ask’, ‘say’ or ‘tell’:
    1. “Come quickly!”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    2. “Did you arrive before seven?”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    3. “How was your holiday?”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    4. “I would have visited the hospital, if I had known you were sick”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    5. “Don't touch!”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    6. “Do you usually cook at home?”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    7. “They had never been to Scotland until last year”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    8. “Make sure you arrive early!”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    9. “I should have studied harder for the exam”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    10. “Would you mind telling me how to get to the art gallery, please?”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    11. “Please don’t forget my book”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    12. “Make sure you arrive at six!”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    13. “Remember to study hard!”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    14. “Where do you want to eat tonight?”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    15. “I usually drink coffee in the mornings”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    16. “Do you like studying English?”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    17. “I’ll come and help you on Saturday”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    18. “Please buy some bread on your way home”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    19. “Please give this to John”
    She ______________________________________________________________
    20. “Could you give me the glass on the table, please?”
    She ______________________________________________________________

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