Mixed Reported Speech (Statements, Questions, Requests and Orders)
Change the direct speech into reported speech. Choose the past simple of 'ask', 'say'
or 'tell'.
1. "Come quickly!"
She……………………..............................................................................
2. "Did you arrive before seven?"
They……………………............................................................................
3. "How was your holiday?"
Janet…………………................................................................................
4. "I would have visited the hospital, if I had known you were sick"
She……………………..............................................................................
5. "Don't touch!"
Philip……………………...........................................................................
6. "Do you usually cook at home?"
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Jolie………………….................................................................................
7. "They had never been to Scotland until last year"
He…………………….................................................................................
8. "Make sure you arrive early!"
The supervisor……………………..............................................................
9. "I should have studied harder for the exam"
Finn……………………...............................................................................
10. "Would you mind telling me how to get to the art gallery, please?"
Brad……………………...............................................................................
11. "Please don't forget my book"
She……………………................................................................................
12. "Make sure you pack all your personal things!"
He……………………..................................................................................
13. "Remember to study hard!"
Jenifer…………………….............................................................................
14. "Where do you want to eat tonight?"
Freeman…………………….........................................................................
15. "I usually drink coffee in the mornings"
He……………………...................................................................................
16. "Do you like studying English?"
Mary……………………...............................................................................
17. "I'll come and help you on Saturday"
He……………………...................................................................................
18. "Please buy some bread on your way home"
She…………………….................................................................................
19. "Please give this to John"
He……………………...................................................................................
20. "Could you give me the glass on the table, please?"
She…………………….................................................................................