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3 Grammar

Reported Speech (Statements)

Direct Speech Reported Speech
'I don't like the Maria says (that)
blue T-shirt' says she doesn't like the
Maria. blue T-shirt.
'I will buy a new Lilian tells Nina
house next year.' (that) she will buy
Lilian says to Nina. a new house next
year.

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Rewrite the sentences using Reported Speech.
1. 'I hate it when people take the mickey out of
me,' Oliver says.

2. 'I’ll call you next week, Lyn,' Karen says.

3. 'We can’t go to the cinema today because
I’m working late,' Frank says.

4. 'I may get a haircut' David says.

B. Find statements in the dialogue which prove 5. 'George is buying a second-hand car next
the following. week,' Kate says to us.

1. Fay was surprised to see her friends.

2. Fay's appearance on the TV programme was
unexpected.
6. 'My sister has got long dark brown hair,' says
3. Fay knows what she's going to wear.
Julia.
4. Fay isn't sure what she's going to do with her hair.
5. Fay will speak for other people too.

C. Find phrases/expressions in the dialogue and
match them with the meanings below.

1. making fun of
2. I don't know 4 Speak
3. Do you think so?
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4. Calm down.
Work in groups of four. Go to the
5. I’m changing my mind Speaking Section.
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