Change the statements into reported speech

5. "My sister usually goes to school with her friends.", he said.

He told me___________________________.

6. "Peter and Mary are getting married tomorrow.", she said.

She said______________________________.

7. "My parents are working at this company now.", she said

She told me___________________________.

8. "I had gone to bed by 10 P.M. last night", she said

She told me___________________________.

V) Change these following sentences into reported speech 1. “I often go to school before 7 o’clock” Nam said Nam said……………………………………………………………………. 2. “All the students will have a meeting next week”, Thu said Thu said …………………………………………………………………….. 3. “My parents are very proud of my good marks”, Phong said Phong said …………………………………………………………………… 4. “You should stay home and do the homework”, Lan said to Tam Lan …………………………………………………………………………… 5. “You ought to clean your room”, Lien said to her brother. Lien ………………………………………………………………………….. 6. “All the homework must be done at home” the teacher said The teacher said ……………………………………………………………. 7. “I can swim across the river”, Tam said Tam said …………………………………………………………………… 8. “You can go to the movie with your friend”, her father said to her Her father said……………………………………………………………… 9. “I may visit my parents this summer”, Hoa said Hoa said ……………………………………………………………………. 10. “You should finish our homework before going out for lunch”, the students said. The students………………………………………………………………… 11. “Where does your father work?”, the teacher asked me ………………………………………………………………………………… 12. “How far is it from Hanoi to Nghe an?” Hoa asked Lan ………………………………………………………………………………… 13. “How many people are there in your family?”, She asked Mai ………………………………………………………………………………… 14. “How long will you stay in Singapore?”, Tam’s friend asked him ………………………………………………………………………………… 15. “What’s your hobby?”, The teacher asked Lan ………………………………………………………………………………… 16. “Why do you collect the waste paper?”, He asked Huong ………………………………………………………………………………… 17. “When will you visit Hanoi?”, Hoa asked her parents …………………………………………………………………………………

EXERCISE 1:  (REPORTED SPEECH: STATEMENTS)

1. Nam said “I am told to be at school before 7 o’clock”

🡪…………………………………………………………………………….

2. Phong said “My parents are very proud of my good marks”

🡪…………………………………………………………………………….

3. The teacher said “All the homework must be done carefully”

🡪…………………………………………………………………………….

4. Hoa said “I may visit my parents in the summer”

🡪…………………………………………………………………………….

5. The teacher said “We can collect old book for the poor students”

🡪…………………………………………………………………………….

EXERCISE 2 (REPORTED SPEECH: YES/NO QUESTIONS)

     1. “Do you enjoy reading?” Phong asked Peter

🡪…………………………………………………………………………….

2. “Does she like sports?” Hoa asked Lan

🡪…………………………………………………………………………….

3. “Are there some oranges in the fridge?” She asked her mom

🡪…………………………………………………………………………….

4. “Will it rain tomorrow morning?” He asked his friend

🡪…………………………………………………………………………….

5. “Did you go to Hue three years ago?” Tam asked Peter

🡪…………………………………………………………………………….

EXERCISE 3  (REPORTED SPEECH: WH-QUESTIONS)

1. “Where does your father work?” The teacher asked me

🡪…………………………………………………………………………….

2. “How many people are there in your family?” She asked Lan

🡪…………………………………………………………………………….

3. Tam’s friend asked him “How long will you stay in England?”

🡪…………………………………………………………………………….

4. “How many oranges are there in the fridge?” She asked her mom

🡪…………………………………………………………………………….

5. The teacher said to Lien “What‘s your hobby?” 

🡪…………………………………………………………………………….

EXERCISE 4:  (REPORTED SPEECH: IMPERATIVES)

1. My daughter said to us “Don’t laugh!”

🡪……………………………………………………………………………..

2. My mother said to kids “Stop fighting!”

🡪……………………………………………………………………………..

3. The teacher said to the children “Don’t make noise in class!:”

🡪……………………………………………………………………………..

4. The teacher said to them “Do it again!”

🡪……………………………………………………………………………..

5. “Please lend me your dictionary, Quang!” said Hoa.

🡪……………………………………………………………………………..

CÁC DẠNG BÀI TẬP THƯỜNG GẶP

Dạng 1: Chọn câu trả lời thích hợp nhất

He said that he _______ in Hanoi for five years.

    A. has lived    B. had lived    C. was living        D. had been lived

The teacher asked  me  _______ to school two days before.

    A. why hadn’t I gone        B. why I hadn’t gone        C. why wouldn’t I go        D. why I wouldn’t go

Dạng 2: Chọn lỗi sai.

They asked me how long did it take to get to Paris by train.

                                     A              B               C              D

He said me that he would go to Hanoi the next week.

               A         B           C                               D

Dạng 3: Viết lại câu

“ I’ll see you in the morning, Helen”, Peter said to Helen

→    Peter told Helen…………………………………………………………………………

“ I like this hotel very much”, Diana said to me

→    Diana told me………………………………………….………………………………..

 “ I am taking my driving test tomorrow”, she said

→    She said ……….………………………………………………………………………..

She said to me, “I will go to China next week”

→ She told me ……………………………….……………….……………………………

 “I’m having a good time here” said Maryam.

→ Maryam said ……………………………………………………………………………

“I’ll come with you as soon as I am ready” Tom said to her.

→  Tom told her  ………………………………..…………………………………………

They said to him, “We are learning English now.

→ They told him …………..……………………………………………………………….

He said to me, “I can’t do this test”

→ He told me ………………………………………………………………………………

Ba said “I will read this book “

   🡪 Ba said ………………………………………………………………………………..

Mr Ha said to me:” I work in HCM city”.

🡪 Mr Ha told ……………………………………………………………………………..

Mary said “I come to school by bus”

🡪 Mary said ……………………………………………………………………………….

Tom said: “I can do this exercise”

🡪 Tom said ……………………………………………………………………………….

 “What is your name?” The teacher asked Hai. 

🡪 The teacher asked Hai …………………………………………………………………

He said to me: “Do you play soccer well ?” 

🡪 He asked ………………………………………………………………………………

My mother said to me:  “Can you come here now?”

🡪 My mother asked me ………………………………………………………………….

‘How long have you been here?’ said Ann to me.

🡪 Ann asked me …………………………………………………………………………

‘How many students are there in this school?’, I asked them

🡪 I asked them……………………………………………………………………………

‘What country do you come from?’ said Bill to Tom

🡪 Bill asked ……………………………………………………………………………

“ Do you want to visit the Great Wall in China?”, I said to Nam

🡪 I asked ……………………………………………………………………………….

Nam asked: “Are you in class 8A, Nhi?”

🡪 Nam asked Nhi ………………………………………………………………………

"Have you tidied up your room?" the mother asked the twins.
→ The mother asked the twins …………………………………………………………

"Where have you spent your money?" she asked him.
→ She asked him ……………………………………………………………………….

"Why don't you help me?" she asked him.
→ She wanted to know …………………………………………………………………

"When will we meet again?" she asked me.
→ She asked me  ……………………………………………………………………….

"Are you crazy?" she asked him.
→ She asked him ………………………………………………………………………

I. Change the following statements into reported speech.

1. “Is a return ticket cheaper than two singles?” said my uncle.

à 2. “Do puppies travel free?” asked a dog owner.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. “Can I bring my dog into the plan with me?” she asked.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. “Does this train stop at New York?” asked Bill.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. “Can you telephone from inter – city trains?” said businessman.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. “Does the 2.40 train have a business room?” he enquired.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. “Can you get coffee on the train?” asked my aunt.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. “Do they bring it round on a trolley?” she said.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. “Do you book a seat?” I asked him.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. “Can I sit here?” asked Bob.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………

11. “Do you want to buy any second hand books?” said Bill.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………

12. “May Tom leave late today?” asked Janet.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………

13. “Do you play rugby (bóng bầu dục)?” said Brown.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………

14.“Will you have time to play regularly?” he went on.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………

II. Change these following statements into reported speech.

1. “What will happen to Mr. Atkins?” said one of the men.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. “Which country do you come from?” asked the officer.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. “What will happen to his race horse?” asked someone else.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. “How long are you staying here?” asked Helen.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. “What do you think of the canteen coffee?” said Bill.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. “Who is pay for the meal next week?” he asked us.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. “Who will be umpiring (trọng tài) that match (trận đấu)?” asked Tom.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. “Who wants a lift home?” said Alice.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. “What soft drinks do you like?” I asked Marry.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

11. “Where is the ticket office?” asked Mr Atkin.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

12. “What platform does the train leave from?” asked Bob.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

13. “ When does it arrive in New York?” he asked.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

14. “When does it return?” I asked.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

15. “Why does the ticket price rise?” said Mary.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

III. Complete the sentences by changing directed speech into reported speech.

1. I asked Mary, “Are you planning to enter law school?”

    I asked Marry ………………………..to enter law school.

2. Fred just asked me, “What time does the movie begin?”

    Fred wants to know ………………………………… .

3. Ben asked, “Can we still get tickets for the concert?”

    Ben asked …………………tickets for the concert.

4. Tom said to us, “How can I help you?”

    Tom wants to know ………………………….us.

5. Janet asked, “Can you help me, John”.

    Janet asked John ………………………. Her.

6. All of the farmers are asking, “when is this terrible drought going to end?”

   All of the farmers are wondering ……………………….to end.

7. Bill asked me, “What time do I have to be at the laboratory in the morning?”

    Bill asked me …………………..to be at the laboratory in the morning.\

8. Our tour guide said to us, “We’ll be leaving around 8:00 o’clock in the morning.”

    Our tour guide told us …………………………around 8:00 o’clock in the morning.

9. Mary asked me, “Why didn’t you call me?”

    Marry ……………….……………………………….. ………..

IV. Put the following statements into reported speech.

1. “What country  do you come from?” said Bill.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. “How long are you staying here?” said Alice.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. “Are you working as well as studying?” asked Peter.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. “How many language can you speak?” Bill wanted to know.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. “What are you going to study?” asked Jane.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. “Do you like to play for your school team?” said Fred.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. “Are you interested in acting?” asked Paula.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. “Do you like to join our Drama Group?” she said.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. “What do you think about this film?” asked Henry.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. “How can I get from the station to the airport?” said Kerry.

à……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

VII. Passive voice

1. Luckily for me, they didn’t call my name.

à..............................................................................................................................................

2. After class, one of the students always erases the chalk board.   

à..............................................................................................................................................

3. You must clean the wall before you paint it.

à..............................................................................................................................................

4. They told the new pupil where to sit.        

à..............................................................................................................................................

5. Nobody has ever treated me with such kindness. 

à..............................................................................................................................................

6. No one believes his story. 

à..............................................................................................................................................

7. We must take good care of books borrowed from the library.     

à..............................................................................................................................................

8. They use milk for making butter and cheese.       

à..............................................................................................................................................

9. Science and Technology have completely changed human life.              

à..............................................................................................................................................

10. John used to visit Mr. Cole at weekends.

à..............................................................................................................................................

11. Smoke filled the room.    

à..............................................................................................................................................

12. Do they teach English here?

à..............................................................................................................................................

13. Will you invite her to your wedding party?                    

à..............................................................................................................................................

14. Did the teacher give some exercises?

à..............................................................................................................................................

15. Is she going to write a poem?                  

à..............................................................................................................................................

16. Have they changed the window of the laboratory?

à..............................................................................................................................................

17. Has Tom finished the work?       

à..............................................................................................................................................

18. Must we finish the test before ten?         

à..............................................................................................................................................

19. Will buses bring the children home?      

à..............................................................................................................................................

20. Why didn’t they help him?          

à..............................................................................................................................................

21. How many games has the team played?  

à..............................................................................................................................................

22. Where do people speak English?

à..............................................................................................................................................

23. What books are people reading this year?          

à..............................................................................................................................................

24. How did the police find the lost man?    

à...............................................................................................................

Change the following sentences into the Reported Speech

1. Nam said “I am told to be at school before 7 o’clock”

………………………………………………………………………………………………..

2. Thomas said “All the students will have a meeting next week”

………………………………………………………………………………………………..

3. She said “My parents are very proud of my good marks”

………………………………………………………………………………………………..

4. The teacher said “All the homework must be done carefully”

………………………………………………………………………………………………..

5. Her father said to her “You can go to the movie with your friend”

………………………………………………………………………………………………..

6. She said “I may visit my parents in summer”

………………………………………………………………………………………………..

7. The teacher said “We can collect old book for the poor students”

………………………………………………………………………………………………..

8. She said “I don’t buy this book”

………………………………………………………………………………………………..

9. The boys said “We have to try our best to win the match”

………………………………………………………………………………………………..

10. Her classmate said “Ha is the most intelligent girl in our class”

………………………………………………………………………………………………..

I.      Change these statements into reported speech

1.      “The clock will never work again if you try to repair it”, the man said.

................................................

Mary said, “I can’t go to the movies with you, John”.

………………………………………

2.      “Lift up your head, Lan” said her mother.

………………………………………

3.      He told me, “Don’t call me a champion”.

………………………………………

4.      He asked me, “Why didn’t you come to class yesterday?”

………………………………………

5.      She wanted to know, “How long will it take me to get there?”

………………………………………

6.      She asked him, “Have you read this book?”

………………………………………

7.      He asked me, “Who is the girl over there?”

………………………………………

8.      “Did you phone me yesterday?” Tom asked Mary.

………………………………………

9.      “Do you know how far the swimming pool is?” I asked Mary.

..............................................

10.  “Do you like this?” – “Yes”.

................................

EXERCISES

EXERCISES (REPORTED SPEECH: STATEMENTS)

1.Nam said “I am told to be at school before 7 o’clock”

......................................................................................................................................................

2. Thomas said “All the students will have a meeting next week”

......................................................................................................................................................

3. She said “My parents are very proud of my good marks”

......................................................................................................................................................

4. The teacher said “All the homework must be done carefully”

......................................................................................................................................................

5. Her father said to her “You can go to the movie with your friend”

......................................................................................................................................................

6. She said “I may visit my parents in summer”

......................................................................................................................................................

7. The teacher said “We can collect old book for the poor students”

......................................................................................................................................................

8. She said “I don’t buy this book”

......................................................................................................................................................

9. The boys said “We have to try our best to win the match”

......................................................................................................................................................

10. Her classmate said “Ha is the most intelligent girl in our class”

......................................................................................................................................................

EXERCISES (REPORTED SPEECH: YES/NO QUESTIONS)

1.“Do you enjoy reading?” Mike asked Peter

......................................................................................................................................................

2. “Do you like sports?” Hang asked Nam

......................................................................................................................................................

3. “Do your sister and brother go to the same school?” She asked Nam

......................................................................................................................................................

4. “Are there some oranges in the fridge?” She asked her mom

......................................................................................................................................................

5. “Will it rain tomorrow morning?” He asked his friend

......................................................................................................................................................

6. “Did you go to Hue three years ago?” Tam asked Peter

......................................................................................................................................................

7. “Are Tam and Hoa late for class?” Tuan asked Lan

......................................................................................................................................................

8. She said to me “Can you speak Chinese?”

......................................................................................................................................................

9. “Will you be here for five days?” Tam asked Thu

......................................................................................................................................................

10. “Were you reading this book at 8 o’clock last Sunday?” She asked Ba

......................................................................................................................................................

EXERCISES (REPORTED SPEECH: STATEMENTS)

1. Nam said “I am told to be at school before 7 o’clock”

2. Thomas said “All the students will have a meeting next week”

3. She said “My parents are very proud of my good marks”

4. The teacher said “All the homework must be done carefully”

5. Her father said to her “You can go to the movie with your friend”

6. She said “I may visit my parents in summer”

7. The teacher said “We can collect old book for the poor students”

8. She said “I don’t buy this book”

9. The boys said “We have to try our best to win the match”

10. Her classmate said “Ha is the most intelligent girl in our class”

EXERCISES (REPORTED SPEECH: YES/NO QUESTIONS)

1. “Do you enjoy reading?” Mike asked Peter

2. “Do you like sports?” Hang asked Nam

3. “Do your sister and brother go to the same school?” She asked Nam

4. “Are there some oranges in the fridge?” She asked her mom

5. “Will it rain tomorrow morning?” He asked his friend

6. “Did you go to Hue three years ago?” Tam asked Peter

7. “Are Tam and Hoa late for class?” Tuan asked Lan

8. She said to me “Can you speak Chinese?”

9. “Will you be here for five days?” Tam asked Thu

10. “Were you reading this book at 8 o’clock last Sunday?” She asked Ba

EXERCISES (REPORTED SPEECH: STATEMENTS)

1.Nam said “I am told to be at school before 7 o’clock”

......................................................................................................................................................

2. Thomas said “All the students will have a meeting next week”

......................................................................................................................................................

3. She said “My parents are very proud of my good marks”

......................................................................................................................................................

4. The teacher said “All the homework must be done carefully”

......................................................................................................................................................

5. Her father said to her “You can go to the movie with your friend”

......................................................................................................................................................

6. She said “I may visit my parents in summer”

......................................................................................................................................................

7. The teacher said “We can collect old book for the poor students”

......................................................................................................................................................

8. She said “I don’t buy this book”

......................................................................................................................................................

9. The boys said “We have to try our best to win the match”

......................................................................................................................................................

10. Her classmate said “Ha is the most intelligent girl in our class”

......................................................................................................................................

EXERCISES (REPORTED SPEECH: STATEMENTS)

1.Nam said “I am told to be at school before 7 o’clock”

......................................................................................................................................................

2. Thomas said “All the students will have a meeting next week”

......................................................................................................................................................

3. She said “My parents are very proud of my good marks”

......................................................................................................................................................

4. The teacher said “All the homework must be done carefully”

......................................................................................................................................................

5. Her father said to her “You can go to the movie with your friend”

......................................................................................................................................................

6. She said “I may visit my parents in summer”

......................................................................................................................................................

7. The teacher said “We can collect old book for the poor students”

......................................................................................................................................................

8. She said “I don’t buy this book”

......................................................................................................................................................

9. The boys said “We have to try our best to win the match”

......................................................................................................................................................

10. Her classmate said “Ha is the most intelligent girl in our class”

......................................................................................................................................................

EXERCISES (REPORTED SPEECH: YES/NO QUESTIONS)

1.“Do you enjoy reading?” Mike asked Peter

......................................................................................................................................................

2. “Do you like sports?” Hang asked Nam

......................................................................................................................................................

3. “Do your sister and brother go to the same school?” She asked Nam

......................................................................................................................................................

4. “Are there some oranges in the fridge?” She asked her mom

......................................................................................................................................................

5. “Will it rain tomorrow morning?” He asked his friend

......................................................................................................................................................

6. “Did you go to Hue three years ago?” Tam asked Peter

......................................................................................................................................................

7. “Are Tam and Hoa late for class?” Tuan asked Lan

......................................................................................................................................................

8. She said to me “Can you speak Chinese?”

......................................................................................................................................................

9. “Will you be here for five days?” Tam asked Thu

......................................................................................................................................................

10. “Were you reading this book at 8 o’clock last Sunday?” She asked Ba

......................................................................................................................................................

EXERCISES (REPORTED SPEECH: WH-QUESTIONS)

1.“Where does your father work?” The teacher asked me

......................................................................................................................................................

2. “How many people are there in your family?” She asked John

......................................................................................................................................................

3. Tam’s friend asked him “How long will you stay in England?”

......................................................................................................................................................

4. “What  time doesthe film begin?” She asked her mom

......................................................................................................................................................

5. The teacher said to Lien “What‘s your hobby?”

......................................................................................................................................................

6. “How do you go to the airport?” His friend asked him

......................................................................................................................................................

7. “How much does this dress cost?” Ann asked her mother

......................................................................................................................................................

8. Mary asked David “How often do you wash your clothes?”

......................................................................................................................................................

9. “When will your father leave Vietnam for the USA?” Phong asked Thu

......................................................................................................................................................

10. “How many books do the students need?” The librarian asked my teacher

......................................................................................................................................................