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    He Says (That) or Laura Says (That) :: Reported Speech

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    Časovi Engleskog Jezika
    The document provides examples of reported speech and direct speech. It contains 4 sections: 1) sentences to be converted to reported speech; 2) more sentences to be converted to reported speech but introduced with "Sally said that" or "John said that"; 3) sentences to be completed using specified verbs; 4) statements to be converted to direct speech. The document aims to demonstrate how to properly change different types of statements between reported and direct forms of speech.

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    He Says (That) or Laura Says (That) :: Reported Speech

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    The document provides examples of reported speech and direct speech. It contains 4 sections: 1) sentences to be converted to reported speech; 2) more sentences to be converted to reported speech but introduced with "Sally said that" or "John said that"; 3) sentences to be completed using specified verbs; 4) statements to be converted to direct speech. The document aims to demonstrate how to properly change different types of statements between reported and direct forms of speech.

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    The document provides examples of reported speech and direct speech. It contains 4 sections: 1) sentences to be converted to reported speech; 2) more sentences to be converted to reported speech but introduced with "Sally said that" or "John said that"; 3) sentences to be completed using specified verbs; 4) statements to be converted to direct speech. The document aims to demonstrate how to properly change different types of statements between reported and direct forms of speech.

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    He Says (That) or Laura Says (That) :: Reported Speech

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    Časovi Engleskog Jezika
    The document provides examples of reported speech and direct speech. It contains 4 sections: 1) sentences to be converted to reported speech; 2) more sentences to be converted to reported speech but introduced with "Sally said that" or "John said that"; 3) sentences to be completed using specified verbs; 4) statements to be converted to direct speech. The document aims to demonstrate how to properly change different types of statements between reported and direct forms of speech.

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    REPORTED SPEECH

    1) Put the following sentences into reported speech, introducing each


    sentence with
    He says (that) or Laura says (that):
    1. I don't like to talk while I eat.
    2. I havent made too many mistakes.
    3. I think that is true.
    4. I have to leave right away.
    5. I didnt mention it at the meeting.
    6. I am taking a difficult exam next week.
    7. I have been working here for several months.
    8. I want to change my job.
    9. We will have coffee and cake soon.
    10.I dont feel like doing my homework now.
    11.I feel sorry for him
    12.We are making plans for our trip.
    13.I have to go home now.
    14.I am planning to buy a house.
    15.We are leaving for Paris tomorrow.
    2) Turn the following sentences into reported speech, introducing each
    sentence with Sally said (that) or John said (that):
    1. I know this is our great chance.
    2. We met them in the mountains last winter.
    3. The plane made a forced landing.
    4. He fell downstairs and couldn't get up.
    5. We are sorry we are late. It won't happen again.
    6. They are pleased because they have done their test well.
    7. They flew to Japan a week ago.
    8. I am not feeling very well today.
    9. I am going downtown with my friend.
    10.I have decided to sign up for the same course.
    11.I hope to visit Greece next summer.
    12.They lost their temper.
    13.I will drive you to the station.
    14.There will be a carnival here in August.
    15.They will be leaving today.
    16.I am not responsible for these mistakes.
    17.I took them home before I went to the office.
    18.I prefer novels about real life.
    19.I was doing some exercises when they arrived.
    20.I will be thinking about our plans.
    21.We don't think you will keep your promise.
    22.I don't believe they will come.
    23.I have been taking my holiday in July for years.
    24.I expect to pass the exam next week.
    25.I don't think he will get to France.
    26.She will bring us the magazine if she doesn't forget.

    27.He is throwing a party next weekend and he invited his friends.


    28.While I am studying, I will be thinking about the sun, beaches and
    coctails.
    29.I have a friend who is taking a course in Modern Greek.
    30.My skin is very delicate.
    3) Use some of the following verbs to complete the sentences. Use each verb
    only once (ADMITTED, CONFIRMED, BOASTED, ANNOUNCED, EXPLAINED,
    DOUBTED, COMPLAINED, ESTIMATED).
    1.
    2.
    3.
    4.
    5.
    6.
    7.
    8.

    My husband is a superb cook.


    I don't really think that he needs help.
    I couldn't finish my report because my computer crashed.
    She is leaving to have a baby.
    We will definitely get married in June.
    OK, I lied about where I was.
    This steak is raw!
    It will cost 200$ to fix the roof.

    4) Turn the following statements into direct speech:


    1. She said that she had to wash her hair.
    2. She said that he worked in a bank.
    3. Her father said that she had to be home by eleven.
    4. John said he was coming to our party.
    5. Tim said he had been waiting for the bus when he had seen her.
    6. She told me that she hadn't gone to the party.
    7. He told me that he would be there at seven.
    8. Ron said he didn't like that cake.
    9. She said she would see us the next day.
    10.Brian told me he would not be coming to their party.

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