REPORTED SPEECH

Exercise 1:
1. Nam said: “I am told to be at school before 7 o’clock”

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2. Thu said: “All the students will have a meeting next week”

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3. Phong said: “My parents are very proud of my good marks”

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4. The teacher said to her: “All the homework must be done carefully”

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5. Her father said to her: “ You can go to the movie with your friend”

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6. “Do you enjoy reading?”, Phong asked Peter

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7. “Do your sister and brother go to the same school?”, she asked Nam

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8. “Are there any oranges in the fridge?”, she asked her mom

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9. “Were you reading this book at 8 o’clock last Sunday?”, she asked Ba

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10. “Will it rain tomorrow morning?”, he asked his friend

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11. “Where does your father work?”, the teacher asked me

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12. “How many people are there in your family?”, she asked Lan

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13. Tam’s friend asked him: “How long will you stay in England?”

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14. The teacher said to Lien: “What’s your hobby?”

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15. “How do you go to the airport?”, his friend asked him

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16. “I wish I hadn’t gone to the party last night”, she said

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17. “The Earth moves around the Sun”, my teacher said

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18. Peter said: “I want to tell you the news. You must be surprised.”

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19. The woman said: “When I was walking on the pavement, a strange man stopped and asked me the way to the
nearest bank.”

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20. “How many lessons are you going to learn next month?”, he asked me.

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Exercise 2:
1. “Air pollution is one of the key factors contributing to the result in the greenhouse effect”, said scientists.

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2. “I’ll send you a postcard”, he told us

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3. “We have bought a new car”, they told us

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4. “I don’t speak German”, she said

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5. “You failed your art exam”, he said to Linda

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6. “You look nice”, he told me

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7. “We are going to ice-skating”, they said

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8. “My students are not listening to me”, the teacher said

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 9. “I went out last night”, she said

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10.“I can help you tomorrow”, my dad said

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11.“I will wait for you here tonight”, Peter told his girlfriend
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Exercise 3:
1. “I am waiting for my parents now”

 Peter said __________________________________________

2. “I will help you whenever you need me”, Peter said to me

 Peter told __________________________________________

3. “I am planning to go to America for my higher studies next year”

 Peter said __________________________________________

4. “This is the longest film that I have ever seen”

 Peter told __________________________________________

5. “I will come with you as soon as I am ready”

 Peter said __________________________________________

6. “There will be a good cartoon on TV tomorrow”

 Peter told __________________________________________

7. “You can use my telephone if you need it”

 Peter said __________________________________________

8. “You are my best friend”

 Peter told __________________________________________

9. “I have finished all my work”, she said

 She said __________________________________________

10. “I have forgotten to bring my lunch with me”, he said

 He said __________________________________________

11. “I will clean the car tomorrow”, Tim said to his father

 Tim told __________________________________________

12. “I have been working for the same company since 1960”, he said to me

 He told __________________________________________
13. “I am not going to tidy Helen’s bedroom”, Tim said

 Tim said __________________________________________

14. “I am going out now, but I will be in by nine”, he said

 He said __________________________________________

15. “I am working in a restaurant, and don’t care much for it”, she said

 She said __________________________________________

16. “We are waiting for the school bus”, said the children

 The children said __________________________________________

17. “I have made a terrible mistake!”, said Peter

 Peter said __________________________________________

18. “We have made $450 a week”, said one of the man

 One of the men said __________________________________________

19. “We have been here for two and a half years”, said the man

 The man said __________________________________________

20. “I’d like to speak to Susan”, said Mary

 Mary said __________________________________________

21. “I am living with my parents at present” she said

 She said __________________________________________

22. “Nothing ever happens in my village”, she said

 She said __________________________________________

23. “We will wait for you”, Daisy said to Peter

 Daisy told __________________________________________

24. “The sales are starting tomorrow”, said the typist

 The typist said __________________________________________

25. “I hate getting up on dark mornings”, Peter said

 Peter said __________________________________________

26. “I can’t live on my basic salary”, Peter said

 Peter said __________________________________________

27. “My younger brother wants to be a tax inspector”, said Mary

 Mary said __________________________________________

28. Mr Jones was very sad and said: “All this rubbish is killing fish and other sea creatures”

 Mr Jones __________________________________________
 29. Tony said: “The disposal of untreated sewage in rivers and oceans leads to water pollution”

 Tony __________________________________________

Exercise 4:
1. My friend said: “Are you coming with us?”

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2. My friend asked: “ Is your brother coming too?”

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3. My friends asked: “Can you drive us?”

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4. My friend asked: “ Will you have enough gas?”

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5. My friend asked: “Do we have enough money for gas?”

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6. Nhi asked Nga: “Was My Son in Quang Nam province?”

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7. Mai asked Lan: “Are you free now?

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8. She asked me: “Have you finished all your homework?”

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9. “Will you be home soon?” she asked her husband

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10. “Do you know Garfield?” she asked me

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11. “Can I go home now?” he asked

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12. “Can I call you by your first name?” he asked her

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13. “Do people use milk for making butter and cheese?” the girl asked

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14. “Did they build thay house in 1972?” she asked

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15. “Would you like to come with us?” asked Ann

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Exercise 5:
1. “How long have you been learning English?” the examiner said

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2. “What did you miss most when you were in prison?” Mary asked him

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3. “How long does it take to get to Edinburgh by coach?” asked the tourist

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4. “Who has been using my typewriter?” said my mother

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5. “Where are you from?”, she asked me

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6. “Why are you looking at me like that?” she asked him

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7. “Where have you been?” Gary asked his wife

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8. “What time should we arrive in London?” he asked

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9. “What time does the next boat leave?” they asked

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10. “Where can I change some money?” the old man asked

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11. “Where is the toilet?” the customer asked

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12. “How much does this pullover cost?” the customer asked me

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13. “How can I get to Victoria Station?” one man asked me

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14. “Where do you come from?”- the boy asked me

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15. “Who did you give the money to?” Ann asked

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Exercise 6:
1. She said to him: “Give me another glass of wine”

 She told ____________________________________________

2. She said to me: “Bring me a book”

 She asked ___________________________________________

3. The mother said to him: “Open the window please!”

 The mother told ______________________________________

4. The captain said to them: “ Wait here until I come back”

 The captain asked _____________________________________

5. “Do come and enjoy tea with my family” she said

 She invited us ________________________________________

6. “Why don’t we come to visit our teacher today?” he said

 He suggested _________________________________________

7. “My advice to you is to do morning exercises” she said

 She advised me _______________________________________

8. “I’m sorry I broke the glass”, said Peter

 Peter apologized ______________________________________

9. “Why don’t you put you luggage under the seat?”, he asked

 He suggested _________________________________________

10. “It’s true that I broke your old vase”, she said in tears

 She admitted _________________________________________

11. “Don’t move or I’ll shoot”, said the bank robber to the clerk

 The bank robber threatened _____________________________

12. “Don’t forget to phone the police”, she told him

 She reminded _________________________________________

13. “Don’t swim out too far, boys”, said the coach

 The coach warned _____________________________________

14. Linh said, “If my father repairs the bike now, I will ride the bike to school”

 Linh said _____________________________________________

15. “I would have passed the exam if I had tried my best”, Binh said

 Binh said _____________________________________________