Put the sentences into the Reported Speech, using the introductory verbs. Don’t use the verb “said”.
‘Why don’t we have a party?’ said Kate.
‘Don’t forget to post that letter when you go out,’ said Minnie.
‘If I were you, I'd invest your money in gold’, said Jim
‘Don’t worry Mr. Simpkins, your suit will be ready by Friday,’ said Andrew.
‘It's my fault. I forgot to turn the tap off’, said Paul
‘Why don’t we have a party at my place next weekend?’ said Sarah.
‘You really must come to the party!’ said Ann
‘There’ll be a meeting of all heads of department at 11 a.m.’ said Janet.
‘I’ll give you a hand with that if you like’, said Jack.
‘The reason for the delay is that there is a technical problem,’ said the pilot.
‘Go on - apply for the job! You might get it. Go for it’! said Jill
‘If it’s not ready by the end of the week, we’ll cancel the order,’ said Tony James.
‘For heaven’s sake don’t drink the water! It’s straight from the river!’ said Ben.
‘With my new method, you can learn 30 words a day’, said Claud
‘Don’t drive the car until the brakes have been replaced. It’s not safe’ said Ken.
‘Don’t forget to post that letter when you go out,’ said Minnie.
‘Don't worry. Everything will be ready on time’, said Mark
‘Don’t worry Mr. Simpkins, your suit will be ready by Friday,’ said Andrew.
‘Why don’t we have a party at my place next weekend?’ said Sarah.
‘There’ll be a meeting of all heads of department at 11 a.m.’ said Janet.
‘Yes, I will definitely be at the meeting’, said Neil.
‘The reason for the delay is that there is a technical problem,’ said the pilot.
‘You need to make an appointment online’ said Tom.
‘If it’s not ready by the end of the week, we’ll cancel the order,’ said Tony James.
‘Don’t drive the car until the brakes have been replaced. It’s not safe’ said Ken.
1. Match the types of stories to their descriptions. e.g. A story that takes place in the future or in space. D A mystery 1. An exciting story about a hero who does dangerous things. ___ B biography 2. A serious and emotional play written for the theatre, radio or television. ___ C homorous story 3. A story which makes you feel worried, because you don`t know what is going to happen next. ___ D science fiction story 4. A funny story with a happy ending. ___ E adventure 5. A story about someone`s life written by another person. ___ F suspense story 6. A story about a crime or a strange event. ___ G drama
1. An exciting story about a hero who does dangerous things. E adventure 2. A serious and emotional play written for the theatre, radio or television. G drama 3. A story which makes you feel worried, because you don`t know what is going to happen next. F suspense story 4. A funny story with a happy ending. C humorous story 5. A story about someone`s life written by another person. B biography 6. A story about a crime or a strange event. D - detective story
1) He remembered that he had not locked the door. 2) I said he had written the exercise last Monday. 3) The father wanted to know who had broken his favourite cup. 4) The students knew that we had bought a radio-set. 5) I came late to school because I had missed the train. 6) When I arrived tot the party, Tom had already gone home. 7) Her uncle said that he had lost the key.
Exercise 2
1. My sister was glad because she had already done her homework.
2. I could not pass my exam because I had not prepared for it.
3. I did not go to Moscow because I had lost my ticket to the train.
4. My friend could not go to the party because he had caught a cold.
Exercise 3
1) Before we came home the cat had eaten all the sausages.
2) When Mary came I had already read the book.
3) I went out for a walk after I had done my homework.
4) When I arrived to the party my brother had already gone home.