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1. Complete the following sentences using the verb tenses for formal reported speech

1.    Maria asked, “Can you meet me at Lee’s Sandwich shop today?”
    Maria asked if I ______________ meet her at Lee’s Sandwich shop today.
2.    Susan said, “The food is very delicious there.”
    Susan said the food ___________ very delicious there.
3.    Mark said, “I am going to ride my bike to work today.”
    Mark said he __________________ to ride his bike to work today.
4.    Janice said, “I have been to Dubai several times.”
    Janice said she _____________ to Dubai several times.
5.    Hani said, “I forgot to call my mother.”
    Hani said he ______________ to call his mother.
6.    Karine said, “I can teach you how to edit video.”
    Karine said she _______________ me how to edit video.
7.    Michael said, “I want to visit Cairo one day.”
    Michael said he ___________ to visit Cairo one day.
8.    Bob’s boss said, “The meeting starts at 2:00.”
    Bob’s boss said the meeting _____________ at 2:00.
9.    The mechanic said, “I’m sorry, but I won’t be able to fix your car today.”
    The mechanic said he ________ sorry, but he __________ be able to fix my car
    today.
10.    Sue said, “I’ve already seen that movie.”
    Sue said she __________ already seen that movie.


2.    Change the following quotes to reported speech. You will need to make changes to verb tenses, pronouns and time and place words. Assume that you are reporting after some time has passed.

1.    Karen: “I’ll meet you tomorrow at noon.”
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2.    Karim: “My brother went to India last week.”
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3.    Halima: “I translated that document two weeks ago.”
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4.    Ferozpur: “There will be a press conference next Tuesday, at Balkh University.”
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5.    Hamid: “This is the best book on reporting that I’ve ever read.”
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6.    Yahya: “We’ll meet you here in front of the recording studio.”
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3.    Change the following sentences to reported speech.

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    1.    Doctor Wang to Cathy: “You should eat fewer dairy products.”

    2.    Teacher to students: “Please return to your seats.”

    3.    Doctor Wang to Cathy: “Exercise at least five times a week.”

    4.    Teacher to students: “No talking during the test.”

    5.    Police officer to Bill: “Do not park in front of the bus stop.”

    6.    Hamid to Ahmed: “Slow down. You’re driving too fast.”

    7.    Youssef to Rick: “Don’t talk on your cell phone while you’re driving.”




4    Convert the phrases below into reported speech.

    1    "It's snowing," she said.

    2    He said to her, "I hate you."

    3    "I saw Horatio in the cinema yesterday," said Carlos.

    4     "We've lived here for four years," he said.

    5    "I'll bring a pizza," said John.

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

    7    "They found silver here," said the geology teacher.

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

    9    "I first met my wife in Murcia," he told them.

    10    "I want your homework handed in by tomorrow," he said to the class.

    11    "My mother made these cakes," said Juan.

    12    "I'm feeling tired now," said David.




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1    Escribe una carta de reclamación (+- 200 palabras) exigiendo la devolución del dinero de un aparato eléctrico que compraste y que no funciona. Comenta en la carta usando el estilo indirectola conversación que mantuviste con el encargado de la tienda donde lo compraste, quien se negó a devolverte el dinero. Este enlace te puede ayudar y este también. Se original. Ayúdate de internet pero no caigas en el plagio (no se trata de coger un modelo y 'rellenar los huecos').

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