1 Find the mistakes in the sentences and correct
them.
1 Jake told that he loved English folk music.
2 I asked Becky what was the time.
3 Helen suggested to meet in the park at 12.30.
4 My sister admitted eat all the biscuits.
5 The teacher asked me where I had been today.
2 Rewrite the sentences in reported speech using
the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1 ‘I can assure you that I won’t be late for the appointment.’ (promise)
He
2 ‘I think the result will be 3–4 to Southampton.’ (predict)
She
3 ‘I’m sorry, but the service I received was just not good enough.’ (complain)
He
4 ‘Let’s go out for a meal after you finish work.’ (suggest)
She
5 ‘I won’t speak to her because she doesn’t listen to anything I say.’ (refuse)
He
6 ‘I’m really sorry I missed the meeting but the train was delayed.’ (apologise)
She
7 ‘I didn’t say that I was going to raise salaries immediately.’ (deny)
He
8 ‘If you don’t work harder your grades will fall.’ (warn)
She
9 ‘Yes, we’ll provide the music for your party at the fee you suggest.’ (agree)
He
10 ‘I really think you should audition for the school play.’ (encourage)
She