The document provides examples of reported speech and exercises to practice changing statements into reported speech. It contains examples of rewriting direct quotes into indirect speech by changing pronouns, verbs, and time expressions. There are also exercises to select the correct verb form and tense when reporting statements made in the past. The final question asks the reader to write a short dialogue using reported speech.

1. Unit X, Topic X
1. Rewrite the sentences in reported speech. Change pronouns and time expressions where neces-
sary.
1. He said, "I will ring her."
He said that ______________________________________
2. They said, "We have just arrived."
They said that _____________________________________
3. "Mark's going to install solar panels," said Miranda.
Miranda said that ________________________________________
4. "They found gold here," said the geology teacher.
The geology teacher said that ______________________________
5. "Jenny can't speak French," said Pierre.
Pierre said that __________________________________________
2. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. “Pedro is reading the paper.”
Mike said Pedro ______________________________(read) the paper.
2. “John forgot my birthday!”
Anna complained that John ______________________ (forget) her birthday.
3. ”I’m not waiting for you.”
My sister said that she __________________________ (wait) for us.
4. “I haven’t seen this film”
He said he_____________________________________ (see) that film.
5. “Carmen can meet us later.”
She mentioned that Carmen _________________________ (meet) us later.
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2. Unit X, Topic X
3. Choose the correct answer.
1. Frank promised that he will take / would take photographs on the trip.
2. The shop claimed that they have / had no more Harry Potter books.
3. Bob explained that he couldn’t / can’t come that evening.
4. Dad mentioned that he was going / is going to the dentist.
5. Laura admitted that she doesn’t know / didn’t know the answer.
4. Imagine you are with a friend talking about a film. Write a dialogue between you and your
friend. Use the reported speech and your imagination. Be creative. (80-120 words)
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