Reported Speech - Exercise 1
Put the sentences into reported speech.
1. Mrs. Jones told us, "My sister works in Manchester."
Mrs. Jones told us _____________
2. Paul said, "I have emptied the trash bin.”
Paul said _____________________________
3. Sally said to the policeman, "We knew the information from the
police."
Sally said ______________________
4. Mrs. Green said, "I heard strange noises in my garden last night."
Mrs. Green said __________________
5. Tom told me, "I will meet my friend on the way to school."
Tom told me ________________________________
6. Mrs White said, "My children is eating fish and chipsnow."
Mrs White said _________________________________
7. Helen said, "The tickets for the show are very expensive."
Helen said ________________________________
8. The lady told me, "Mr. O'Connor has been selling the best meat
around here for more than 20 years."
The lady told me ___________________________
9. The children said, "We can watch TV every Saturday night."
The children said _________________________________
10. Helen told me, "I helped my mother in the kitchen yesterday
evening."
Helen told me ________________________
11. He told me, "I am looking for my key now."
He told me __________________
12. Mark said, "My sister wanted something to drink last night."
Mark said ____________________
13. They told us, "Our car makes such a noise."
14. My sister told me, "I am visiting her next Monday."
15. Carol told me, "I don’t invite Maya to the party."
Carol said _______________________
16. "I hadn't travelled by underground before I came to London"
She said that ______________________________
17. "They would help if they could"
She said __________________________
18. "I'll do the washing-up tomorrow"
She told me _________________________
19. "Herman could read when he was three"
She said _______________________________
20. "I was sleeping when Julie called" Hanif said
Hanif said that __________
21. "I was waiting for the bus when he arrived"
She told me
________________________________________________________
22.. "I'd never been there before"
She said
__________________________________________________________
_
23.. "I didn't go to the party"
She told me
________________________________________________________
24. "Lucy will come later" Miss Megan said
She said __________________________
25. Mary said, “I will play a card game tomorrow.”
Mary informed me that
__________________________________________________________
26. Sophie said, “I went to bed early last night.”
Sophie said that
__________________________________________________________
____________ .
27. The teacher said to Jenny, „You have to learn your grammar.”
The teacher told Jenny____________
28. The café owner said to her barista, “The customer wants two glasses of
matcha latte.”
The café owner said to her barista __________________________________
29. The interviewer said to the interviewees, “You will receive the offering job
emails if you pass today’s test.”
The interviewer told the interviewees that _______________________________
30. The tour guide said, “The Eiffel tower was designed Gustave Eiffel and was
built in 1889.”
The tour guide said that _________________________________________
Part 2
1. Benjamin, "I often have a big hamburger."
Benjamin says (that)
2. Hannah, "They live in Boston."
Hannah said (that) .
3. Tyler, "Ian doesn't invite girls to his parties."
Tyler told me (that)
4. Dominic, "She understands Japanese."
Dominic remarks (that
5. Sophia, "Bella doesn't collect stickers."
Sophia explains (that)
6. Robert, "Dennis often downloads the latest tunes."
Robert added (that)
7. Olivia, "Leroy is out riding his new waveboard today."
Olivia explained (that)
8. Luke, "I don't know what to do."
Luke added (that)
9. Lily, "Mr Jones is rude to Samantha."
Lily thinks (that)
10.James and David, "We have to go now."
James and David tell me (that)
11.Mr Jonan said, “Paus Fransiscus has visited Jakarta.”
Mr Jonan said ________________________
12.Liana says, “I think I am good at English.”
Liana says ________________
13.The manager told the employees, “You have to greet customers when they
enter the shop.”
The manager told the employees that _____________
14.The Janitor said, “The toilet on the left is clogged.”
The _____________________
15. The presenter said to me, “The guest will enter the stage from the right.”
_________________________________
Part 3
1. Johan asked Pamela, “Did you come to my house last night?”
Johan asked Pamela ______________________
2. The security warned the children, “Don’t pluck the flowers!”
The security warned the children ____________________
3. My grandfather told me, “Please bring me the newspaper.”
My grandfather told me ______________________
4. Hanna asked the shop assistant, “How much is this dress?”
Hanna asked the shop assistant _____________________
5. Vallerie asked her mother, “Where did you put my socks, mom?”
6. Leslie said to her friend, “I am exhausted. I need some rest now.”
7. Mr. Thamrin asked his chauffeur, “Do you know the fastest way to get to
Cakrawala Tower, Mr. Danu?”
Mr. Thamrin asked _______________________
8. Morgan said ,”I saw the fire last night and I immediately called the fire
brigade.”
Morgan said ______________________________
9. The students asked their teacher, “Can we bring our dictionaries for the
exam tomorrow?”
________________________________
10.Maria asked the little boy, “Why are you crying, little boy?”
__________________________________
11.I asked the security, “where can I park my car?”
______________________________________
12.The manager told the secretary, “Don’t forget to bring all documents
needed for the meeting.”
____________________________________
13.I asked the farmer, “How many eggs do you collect every day?” (simple
present)
____________________________
14.Herman said, “Let’s go bowling tomorrow.”
Herman suggested ___________________
15. “Ill buy the tickets.” She said
She offered me ___________________________
16.“Unlock the gate now!” The police said
The police ordered the gate keeper _____________________
17.“What are the children up to now?” Miss Megan asked me.
Miss Megan wanted to know ____________________
18.Melody asked, “What does your father drink every morning?”
Melody asked me _________________________
19.Shella asked Herman, ”Why did you sell your car last month?”
Shella asked Herman _________________________
20. “If I were you, I wouldn’t lend my car to Evan.” Tommy said to me
Tommy advised me ___________________________
21.“If I were you, I would take Japanese course.” Farida told me
Farida advised me __________________
22.“Let’s hike next week!” Carlos said
Carlos suggested __________________
23.“You must exercise an hour every day”, the doctor said
The doctor told me ________________________
24. “How does Raphaella know my phone number?” Justin asked
Justin asked ______________________
25.“The government should put cameras and lamp post around this
neighbourhood. It is a dangerous area. (join these sentences using
because)
He said that ______________________
26. “The Chairman will also distribute the task among the members”, he
told us
He told us ___________________________-
27. “You ought to reduce your sugary food if you want to lose weight,
Martha”, Edward said.
Edward advised Martha _____________________
28.Berto said, “I’m sorry, I broke your camera.”
Berto apologized to me ______________________-
29.“What about having salmon for lunch?” She suggested
She suggested _______________________
30.“Suga, don’t turn off the air-conditioning, please”, I said
I requested _______________________________
31. “What do you usually do on Sundays ?,” Kevin asked them
Kevin asked them __________________________
32. Nella said, “I’m sorry, I stepped on your foot, Sir.”
Nella apologized to the man ________________________
33. “I am meeting my high school friends tomorrow night”, Elina said
Elina said that __________________________
34.“Can you tell me how to make brownies, mom, please?” Jilly asked her
mother
Jilly asked her mother ____________________
35.“I’ll treat you to a fancy dinner as soon as Iget my salary”, Albert told his
girl friend.
Albert told his girlfriend _____________________________
36.“How long have you been working here?”, the reporter asked me.
The reporter wanted to _______________________
37.“Would you like to come to Jogjakarta with me?” She asked me
She invited me ____________________
38.“I’ll copy the documents for you”, she offered me
She offered me _______________________
39.Jeffry said,” I am going to find out who hid my shoes.”
Jeffry said that _______________________
40.Anya asked,”How many guests will come to the party tomorrow night.”
Anya asked ____________________________________
41.Willam asked the cashier,”How much is the bus ticket from Jakarta to
Malang?”
William asked the cashier __________________
42.Renni said, “I have seen this spiderman movie several times.”
Renni said ____________________
43.Edgar said, “Let’s rent a beach house for our holiday.”
Edgar suggested _______________________
44.“Let’s not go out tonight.” Vina suggested
Vina suggested _______________________
45.“Would you like to see my cars collection?” the wealthy man said
The wealthy man invited the reporter ____________-
46.“Whomdid you talk to last night?” Arman asked me
Arman asked me ___________________________
47. “Where does Hera go every evening?” Hera’s mother asked
Hera’s mother wanted to know _____________________
PART 4
1. Wulan said, “I don’t know how to solve these problems.”
Wulan said …………………………..
2. The tourist asked the man, “How much is the entrance ticket to this
museum?”
The tourist asked the man ………………………………………..
3. Olga asked me, “What did you do yesterday?”
Olga wanted to know …………………………..
4. “Let’s try this new recipe.” My sister said
My sister suggested ……………………………………..
5. “Why don’t we report this case to the authority?” she said
She recommended …………………………………..
6. Mr. Logan warned the children, “Don’t pluck these water apples.”
Mr Logan warned the children …………………………………
7. Afgan told Herlina, “I will take part in Indonesia Idol competition
tomorrow.”
Afgan told Herlina ……………………………………..
8. My grandmother said to me, “Please, bring the teacup here.”
My grandmother told me …………………………..
9. The garderner told us, “I trimmed the bushes yesterday.”
The gardener told us ………………………………..
10. Kevin said, “I don’t wear a uniform to school.”
Kevin said …………………………….
11. Nita asked, “When will Maroon5 come to Jakarta?”
Nita asked ………………………………………
12.‘Please, don’t speak too loud! I can’t hear the news.” Mr. Travis asked his
son. (combine using because)
Mr. Travis asked his son ……………………………………………
13.Alvin asked, “Where can I find this book?”
Alvin asked the librarian …………………………………………
14.The shop assistant asked the customer, “How long have you been waiting?”
The shop assistant asked the customer ……………………………
15.“I’m sorry I’m angry at you.” She apologized
She apologized to me ………………………………………
16. “I’m sorry I came late.” He apologized
He apologized ………………………………………..
17.Upin asked May, “What do you usually do on Sunday?”
………………………………………………………………….
18.Harry asked Ron, “Do you have a plan to win this game?”
Harry asked Ron …………………………………………….
19.Clara asked the teacher, “When are we going to have a test?”
Clara asked the teacher …………………………………….
20.“Shall we visit the famous museum in Paris?” Wilber asked
Wilber suggested ………………………………………………
