Reported statements — mixed tenses — Exercise 6
Finish the sentences using Reported speech. Pay special attention to changing pronouns where necessary.
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Kevin, “It is hot outside”
Kevin said (that)
Kevin said (that)
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Kevin said (that) it was hot outside.
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1.Rachel, “They have invited me to their wedding.”
Rachel said (that).they had invited her to their wedding -
2.Thomas, “You are driving too fast.”
Thomas said (that).I was driving too fast -
3.Max, “I will be happy to see you at my party.”
Max said (that).he would be happy to see me at his party -
4.Amy, “I can help you with your homework.”
Amy said (that).she could help me with my homework -
5.Edward, “I dropped the painting classes.”
Edward said (that).he had dropped the painting classes -
6.Jessica and Andrea, “We were preparing for the test.”
Jessica and Andrea said (that).they had been preparing for the test -
7.William, “It is getting colder.”
William said (that).it was getting colder -
8.Elle, “My friend has gone to LA.”
Elle said (that).her friend had gone to LA -
9.Oliver, “I forgot to take my keys.”
Oliver said (that).he had forgotten to take his keys -
10.Jane, “Emma missed the bus.”
Jane said (that).Emma had missed the bus
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