Focus 3 Show what you know about Reported Speech

Complete each sentence with one word.

1 She was very surprised when Ivan told ________ that she was the winner.

2 The couple explained to the press that they ________ going to move to a bigger house in Hollywood.

3 She claimed that she ________ never been to New York before.

4 Ann suggested organising a party the ________ weekend as she had no plans.

5 He asked me ................................ I was happy.

6 Patrick said that he ________ play the trumpet very well. He said he was also a talented guitarist.    

 Complete the reported statements.

7 ‘We live in London.’

Jo and Carla told me that __________________________ London.

8 ‘It’s raining here.’

Max said that ____________________________.

9 ‘I’m going to buy a flat.’

My sister said that ___________________________a flat.

10 ‘I probably won’t win.’

She pointed _____________________________ win

11 ‘I lost my wallet yesterday.’

He explained that __________________________ before.

Complete the reported questions and imperatives.

12 ‘What are you going to wear?’

Diane asked her _____________________________.

13 ‘Don’t be late.’

Liam told him _____________________________.

14 ‘Have you worked with this director before?’

I asked him if _____________________________.

15 ‘Where did you buy your phone?’

He asked me _____________________________.

16 ‘Don’t forget your appointment next week.’

Mrs Jones told me _____________________________.