Change into reported speech I. Statements 1. “I’m living with my parents now”, she said, “but I hope to have a flat on my own soon.” 2. “I’m leaving tomorrow”, she said “We’ll come and see you off”, we said. 3. “I’ve just bought a car”, said Peter, “but it’s not insured yet so I can’t take you for a drive” 4. “I’d like to speak to Susan”, said Mary, “but I’m bathing my babies” 5. “I’m coming to London next week. I hope you and Jack will meet me for lunch today”, said Mary 6. “Nothing ever happens in the village”, she said. 7. “I’ve missed the train”, said Bill. “Now I’ll be late for work and my boss will be furious” 8. “We’ll wait for you if you’re late”, they said. 9. “If you lend me the chainsaw,” said Mary “I’ll bring it back the day after tomorrow.” 10. “The sales are starting tomorrow,” said the typist. 11. “I’m so hungry and tired. I wish I had something to eat now”, said Peter 12. “If you are short of money, I can lend you $50,” said my aunt, “and you can take your time about paying it back” 13. “ I will visit may uncle tomorrow” said Jack 14. “He has been using my typewriter?” said my mother 15. “My Mum didn’t want to see the cathedral?” said the guide 16. “My husband doesn’t mean working all day?”, she said II. Imperatives 1. “Hold the ladder”, he said, “It’s rather unsteady”. 2. “Read the question twice”, said the teacher, “and don’t write in the margin” 3. “Would you like to have lunch with me today?” said Tom. “I’m afraid I couldn’t, I can’t leave the office”, answered the girl 4. “ You’d better not leave your money lying about”, said one of the students 5. “Why don’t you open the bank account?” said Tom 6. “Don’t take two of these at once”, said the doctor 7. “Fasten your seat belts” said the air hostess 8. “You’d better sweep up that broken glass,” I said 9. “Remember to insure your language,” my Dad said 10. “Don’t drive through the fog too fast, son,” he said 11. “Could I see your driving license, John”, said the policeman 12. “Please don’t drink any more”, said his wife, “Don’t forget that we have to drive home” 13. “Why don’t you go to the dentist, Tom , before your toothache gets any worse”, I said 14. “Could I have some pudding, please?” said the boy 15. “Will you turn off the light when you finish, Jim?” she said 16. “You’re exploited, Tracy”, said my cousin, "you ought to leave your job” 17. “Don’t put sticky things in your pocket, son”, she said 18. “Please, please don’t do any thing dangerous” said his wife 19. “I’d say nothing about it if I were you,” said my brother 20. “Could you wait in the lounge till your flight number is called, Tommy ?” said the guide 21. “Remember to book a table in this restaurant”, said Ann 22. “Don’t lend Harry any money”, I said to Suresh, “He never pays his debts” 23. “Shall we start ringing everyone tonight, Paul” asked Jen III. Mix Types (using the verbs given in brackets) 1.“You’ll have to send the documents to the embassy, Mr. Brown,” said the travel agent (told ) …………………………………………………………………………… …………………… 2. “I’m taking the 5.30 train tomorrow evening.” she said . ( said ) …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. “The engineer was called three times last week,” she said to them. (told) ………………………………………………………………………………….………………… 4. “Are you coming to the party tonight , Mary ?” he said ( asked ) …………………………………………………………………………… …………………… 5. “I got my degree four years ago .’’ Ben said to Lisa ( told ) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6.“ Why didn’t you go to school yesterday , Tom ? the teacher said ( asked ) ………………………………………………………………………………………….………… 7.Sue said “ If I were you , I’d go by train .” (advised) …………………………………………………………………………………………….……… 8. “Would you like to have a cup of coffee with me ? ” Tom said to me ( invited) …………………………………………………………………………………………….……… 9.“ What kind of experience do you have ? ”the manager said to Claire ( asked) …………………………………………………………………………………………….……… 10. “Sue , can you remember to buy some bread ? ” said Paul ( reminded ) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 21."It isn't so foggy today as it was yesterday", said the teacher. …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22. Johnny said to his mother, "l don't know how to do this exercise." ………………………………………………………………………………………….………… 23. “Don’ t come back before one o'clock", advised my brother. …………………………………………………………………………………….……………… 24. ‘’Be modest if you are a good pupil", said my father. ……………………………………………………………………………………….…………… 25. "We are waiting for the school bus at this moment ", said the children. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 26. "Whose bicycle did you borrow last weekend ?", his mother asked him. ………………………………………………………………………………………….…………. 27. Paul said " I must go home now. " ……………………………………………………………………………………….……………. 28. My friend said, ‘’Are you going to leave tomorrow?" ……………………………………………………………………………………….…………… 29. "Have you done your homework ?’’said our mother. …………………………………………………………………………………….……………… 30 .I asked Mary , "What time did you go to bed last night?" …………………………………………………………………………………….……………… 31.”I really think you should see the doctor, Chris. ” said William . ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………. 32.”Yes, all right , I’ll share the bill with you , Dave .”Brenda said . ………………………………………………………………………………………….…………. 33. “I’ll phone you as soon as my plane lands in Boston.” Sam said to his wife…… ……………………………………………………………………….… 34. “How many Spanish lessons did you have last week, Linda?” Denis wanted to know…………………………….………………………………………………… 35. “Don’t wait till tomorrow.” My father advised me ……………………………………………………………………………… . Change into reported speech I. Statements 1. “I’m living with my parents now”, she said, “but I hope to have a flat on my own soon.” 2. “I’m leaving tomorrow”, she said “We’ll come and see you. said II. Imperatives 1. “Hold the ladder”, he said, “It’s rather unsteady”. 2. “Read the question twice”, said the teacher, “and don’t write in the margin” 3. “Would you like to have lunch with me today?”. leave the office”, answered the girl 4. “ You’d better not leave your money lying about”, said one of the students 5. “Why don’t you open the bank account?” said Tom 6. “Don’t take two of these