2 Rewrite the sentences in reported speech using the correct form of the verbs in brackets. 1 ‘I can assure you that I won’t be late for the appointment.’ (promise)
He .
2 ‘I think the result will be 3–4 to Southampton.’ (predict)
She .
3 ‘I’m sorry, but the service I received was just not good enough.’ (complain)
He .
4 ‘Let’s go out for a meal after you finish work.’ (suggest)
She .
5 ‘I won’t speak to her because she doesn’t listen to anything I say.’ (refuse)
He .
6 ‘I’m really sorry I missed the meeting but the train was delayed.’ (apologise)
She .
7 ‘I didn’t say that I was going to raise salaries immediately.’ (deny)
He .
8 ‘If you don’t work harder your grades will fall.’ (warn)
She .
9 ‘Yes, we’ll provide the music for your party at the fee you suggest.’ (agree)
He .
10 ‘I really think you should audition for the school play!’ (encourage)
She ___ .
Mark: ___/10
3. At the time the factory closed down, Sarah had been working there for five years.
4. The orchestra had been playing for ten minutes when a man in the audience suddenly began shouting.
5. I had been walking along the road for five minutes when I saw a monster.
16.3
1. It was very noisy next door. Our neighbours were having a party.
2. We were good friends. We had known each other for a long time.
3. John and I went for a walk. I had difficulty keeping up with him because he was walking so fast.
4. Mary was sitting on the ground. She was out of breath. She had been running.
5. When I arrived, everybody was sitting round the table with their mouths full. They were eating.
6. When I arrived, everybody was sitting round the table and talking. Their mouths were empty but their stomachs were full. They had eaten.
7. Jim was on his hands and knees on the floor. He was looking for his contact lens.
8. When I arrived, Kate was waiting for me. She was rather annoyed with me because I was late and she had been waiting for a very long time.
9. I was sad when I sold my car. I had had it for a very long time.
10. We were extremely tired at the end of the journey. We had been travelling for more than 24 hours.
I have done my homework already.
We have no classes today, our teacher has fallen ill.
Have you seen this film?
I haven’t seen him since then.
Has she come yet?
2. Past simple
I have finished reading “Dracula” this week.
I’ve studied Spanish since childhood.
I visited the Louvre last year.
She spoke to him in a low voice.
Did you see Jenny two days ago?
3. Past progressive
When you called I was taking shower.
Charlie and me were already driving home when the engine suddenly stopped.
Were you sleeping when I called?
In the morning our elevator was not working.
I was sleeping when someone knocked at the door.