What you think the people actually said.

1. She invited her to sit down in a comfortable chair.

2. She told her not to be frightened.

3. She apologized and said she was going to faint.

4. She told her to come and get warm.

5. She told her not to cry.

6. She offered to look after her.

 

Exercise 27. Rewrite these direct statements in reported speech using a suitable

Reporting verb.

1. “I’ll arrange something, I promise.”

2. “Rosemary, may I come in?” It was Philip.

3. Philip asked, “Explain. Who is she?”

4. “Look again. I think you’re making a mistake.”

5. “Philip,” she whispered, “am I pretty?”

Exercise 28. Write these reported statements in direct speech.

1. He said it was raining.

2. She said she didn’t have any money.

3. He said he liked watching television.

4. She said she would leave early.

5. He said he’d spoken to his mother the week before.

6. She said she hadn’t understood the question.

 

Exercise 29. Write these direct statements in reported speech.

1. “I’m late,” she said.

2. “I’m getting angry,” she said.

3. “She’s gone,” he said.

4. “He’s working abroad,” she said.

5. “I called her this morning,” he said.

6. “We’ll pay for this,” she said.

 

Exercise 30. Write reported questions.

1. “Who is he?” she asked.

2. “Why is she working so late?” he asked.

3. “Is she British?” he asked.

4. “What’s her name?” he asked.

5. “What did she buy?” he asked.

6. “Will you have something to eat?” she asked.

7. “Have you got any money?” he asked me.

8. “How did you do this?” she asked.