59) Reported speech 3

EMC59 de Benjamin Romero

Let’s change this Direct speech sentences into Reported:

1. Active speech – Present Simple:

• “I want to go too.”
• “She needs to study tonight.”
• “We don’t want to see that doctor anymore.”
• “Larry speaks perfect English.”
• “The police officer wants to see your driver’s license.”

1. Active speech – Present Continuous:

• “We are studying French.”
• “The soldiers are going into combat.”
• “The office is checking your case.”
• “The teacher is presenting a lecture.”

1. Active speech – Past Simple:

• “She went to New York.”
• “They got the contract.”
• “The soccer team won the match.”
• “The principal’s office fired the teacher.”
• “The police offered a reward for information about the suspect.”

1. Active speech – Present Perfect:

• “They have finished already.”
• “She has passed the exam.”
• “He has sold his house.”
• “The registration window has finished.”
• “Mark has already sent his proposal.”

1. Active speech – Modal verbs:

• “The professor can help you with the assignment.”
• “The police officer can help you with the investigation.”
• “The worldwide Center can help you to practice.”
• “Exercising can help you to be healthier.”

1. Reported speech – Future Simple:

• “I will do my homework,” he said.
• “The candidate from the south will win the election.”
• “We will find a solution,” said the officer.
• “They will take care of the situation.”

1. Reported speech – Modal verbs:

• “She has to study for the test.”
• “We must have a passport to travel internationally.”
• “You must speak English in order to work in London.”
• “We have to understand that love is the answer.”