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Direct Speech
Reported Speech
"I was in England in 1972."
The sun rises in the East.
He said he was in England in 1972.
The teacher explained to the
children (that) the sun rises in the
East.
VI. Put the following sentences into indirect speech with the introducing verb in the
Past Tense. (Vary the introducing verb).
a) He said, told us, stated, declared, etc.
1. I have never been here before. 2. She is sorry he didn’t come yesterday. 3. He
will answer the letter when he gets the information. 4. She must go there at once if she
still wants to see him. 5. You have been very generous today. 6. I expect to hear some
news tomorrow, I’ll tell you if I do.
b) He asked, wanted to know, didn’t know, wondered, etc.
1. Is she invited to the party ? 2. Do you know when she will arrive in Moscow
? 3. Must we be here by six or can we come a bit later ? 4. Does the doctor allow you
to smoke ? 5. Shall we have our meal now ? 6. Where shall we meet tonight ? 7. Why
are you insisting on it ? 8. What exhibition did you visit last week ? 9. Who must
follow these instructions ? 10. How can I fasten the belt ? 11. Why did you make up
your mind to take part in the conference ? 12. Will the new project require a great
effort if we change the preliminary schedule ?
VII. Practise the following table. Turn the following direct questions into Indirect
Speech.
I’d like to know
The teacher asked
I can’t imagine
The receptionist asked
My friend wondered
The policeman tried to find out
Don’t you know
Can you guess
Did you find out
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Which of you has read “Pygmalion” ?
Who is the author of the book ?
What is wrong with our agreement ?
How do you always manage to
remember the dates ?
Have you anything to ask ?
Is anything wrong with your car ?
Why have you exceeded the speed
limit ?
Aren’t you sorry ?
Who did it depend on ?
Will Friday suit everybody ?
Has he changed his mind ?
VIII. Fill in the blanks with prepositions wherever necessary:
He asked - who you were looking …
- what family she came …

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