I N S P I R AT I O N 3
Worksheet 14
Reported statements with say/tell
1 Choose the correct phrase to complete each sentence. 1 I think it is a good idea. He said he thought that it 3 a) was a good idea. b) had been a good idea. 2 Ill see you later tonight. She said that she 6 a) will see me later that night. b) would see me later that night. 3 Ive been there before. He said he a) had been there before. b) has been there before. 4 I miss you! He told her that he 4 a) missed her. b) misses her. 5 Im not helping you any more. She told him that she a) isnt helping him any more. b) wasnt helping him any more. 6 I dont know. He said that he a) didnt know. b) doesnt know. 6 5 3 Each sentence has ONE mistake. Find the mistake and correct it. 1 2 3 She said me a secret. He told me he will be late. Spam is a problem. He said that spam is a problem. Yesterday he said he would see me tomorrow. Ive already finished. She said that she has already finished. She said she cant remember the address. 7 4 5 2 Complete the sentences with said or told. 1 2 I Im sure she 7 oclock. Jim her. She He problem. Margaret The teacher homework. she was very happy. us to do our us she had missed the bus. that they would solve the his girlfriend that he loved him that I would see him later. she would be here at
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