Turn the following sentences into reported speech:1. Marina said, "The postman has brought a parcel.“
2. "It's from America," said the postman.
3. "It must be from Patty," thought Shanna.
4. "Open it!" said Adela.
5. "What is it?" asked Michelle.
6. Alice said, "All I see is powder.“
7. "I think it's coffee," announced Mr. Pearson.
8. "I believe it's pepper," said Mr. Thompson.
9. "I'm saving the last bit for Dr Janet," said Sisca.
10. "Please spread the ashes on the ground," said the
letter.

Tell another friend what Charlie said. Use reported
speech!
1. I’m living in London now.
2. My father isn’t very well.
3. Sharon and Paul are getting married next month.
4. Margaret has had a baby.
5. I don’t know what Fred is doing.
6. I saw Helen at a party in June and she seemed fine.
7. I haven’t seen Diane recently.
8. I’m not enjoying my job very much.
9. You can come and stay at my flat if you are visiting
London.
10. My car was stolen a few weeks ago.

Choose the best answer!
1) Direct = “Why don't we go to the cinema?” he said.
He to the cinema.
a. suggested going d. warned against going
b. thanked for going e. decided to go
c. promised to go

2) Direct = “Watch out! The bull looks dangerous,” they
said
They the dangerous bull.
a) warned us against d) promised not to come
b) denied going to e) decided not to go
c) accused us of coming to

3) Direct = “Daddy, I'm going out with John,” she said.
Sue with John.
a. confessed that she was going d. regretted going out
b. denied going out e. warned against going
c. apologized for going out

4) Direct = “What a pity I didn't see the ceremony,” he said.
He not seeing the ceremony.
a. regretted d. advised
b. accused e. decided
c. denied

5) Direct = “You are right. it was a mistake to get up so
early,” Chris said.
Chris early was a mistake.
a. admitted getting up d. advised getting up
b. begged getting up e. regretted getting up
c. denied to get u