Reported Speech o Estilo indirecto

Rewrite the sentences into Reported Speech

1. “I won’t be there because I am having a party”, said Helen

2. “I’ve lost the map and I don’t know the way”, said Jack.

3. “When I finish the book, I’m going to watch television”, said Carol.

4. “I’m doing some homework but I won’t be long”, said Mike.

5. “I like swimming but I don’t go very often”, said Mary.

6. “I got up late and missed the bus this morning”, said Richard.

7. “I am going to visit friends in Fiji but I ‘m not sure when”, said Jill.

8. “I want to buy it, but I haven’t brought any money”, said Tony.

9. “My parents took me to the zoo yesterday”, he said.

10. “They will open the library next week”, he said.

Rewrite the questions into Reported Speech

1.“Why didn’t you do the exercise?”, he asked.

2.“What kind of cookie does the book advertise?, he wanted to know.

3.“Are you staying here all summer?”, the little girl asked me.

4.“Have you done your homework, or not?”, his mother asked him.

5.”When is your birthday?”, I asked Sue.

6.“Did you remember to lock the door?”, my father asked me.

7.“Was “The Lord of the Rings” written by William Golding?, he wondered

8.“Can we leave tonight or tomorrow morning?”, we wondered.

9.“Are you going to work now?”, she wanted to know.

10. “Will students be on holiday next July?, she asked.

Rewrite the commands into Reported Speech

“Please don’t leave”, he said to her.
“Don’t smoke in my office, please”, the boss said
“Please, help yourself to food and drink”, the hostess said.
“Keep quiet!”, the nurse said to the visitors.
“Take the children home!”, she said to the driver.
“Give me your papers!”, the police instructed me.
“Don’t forget to phone me!” the father said to his son
“Come over for supper next Friday!”, my neighbor said.
“Don’t make a noise!” the librarian sad to the readers.
“Hold Tight”, the conductor said to the passengers.
1. Key to Reported Speech