Reported statements — mixed tenses — Exercise 2
Finish the sentences using Reported speech. Pay special attention to changing pronouns and time phrases where necessary.
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Ella, “Children are reading a book now.”
Ella said (that)
Ella said (that)
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Ella said (that) children were reading a book then.
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1.Rachel, “I can’t help you.”
Rachel told me (that).she couldn’t help me -
2.John, “She may be at home.”
John said (that).she might be at home -
3.Kelly, “My friend lives in Brazil.”
Kelly told me (that).her friend lived in Brazil -
4.Teacher, “We will discuss it tomorrow.”
The teacher said (that).they would discuss it the next day -
5.Bill, “I have already read it.”
Bill said (that).he had already read it -
6.Andrew, “I must be at home in time.”
Andrew told me (that).he had to be at home in time -
7.Kate, “I don't usually sleep in the afternoon.”
Kate said (that).she didn't usually sleep in the afternoon -
8.Walter, “My family is going to fly to Australia next month.”
Walter told me (that).his family was going to fly to Australia the following month -
9.Chris, “They haven't come yet.”
Chris said (that).they hadn't come yet -
10.Sam, “My computer isn't working.”
Sam told me (that).his computer wasn't working
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