Unit X, Topic X

1. Rewrite the sentences in reported speech. Change pronouns and time expressions where neces-sary.

1. He said, "I will ring her."

He said that ______________________________________

2. They said, "We have just arrived."

They said that _____________________________________

3. "Mark's going to install solar panels," said Miranda.

Miranda said that ________________________________________

4. "They found gold here," said the geology teacher.

The geology teacher said that ______________________________

5. "Jenny can't speak French," said Pierre.

Pierre said that __________________________________________

 

2. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

1. “Pedro is reading the paper.”

Mike said Pedro ______________________________(read) the paper.

2. “John forgot my birthday!”

Anna complained that John ______________________ (forget) her birthday.

3. ”I’m not waiting for you.”

My sister said that she __________________________ (wait) for us.

4. “I haven’t seen this film”

He said he_____________________________________ (see) that film.

5. “Carmen can meet us later.”

She mentioned that Carmen _________________________ (meet) us later.

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Unit X, Topic X 

3. Choose the correct answer.

1. Frank promised that he will take / would take photographs on the trip.

2. The shop claimed that they have / had no more Harry Potter books.

3. Bob explained that he couldn’t / can’t come that evening.

4. Dad mentioned that he was going / is going to the dentist.

5. Laura admitted that she doesn’t know / didn’t know the answer.

 

4. Imagine you are with a friend talking about a film. Write a dialogue between you and your friend. Use the reported speech and your imagination. Be creative. (80-120 words)

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