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Reported speech – exercise 2

Wednesday, 14 September 2016
"How many people were there at the party?" I asked. "How many people were there at the party?" I asked. This image by kaboompics.com is licensed under the Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license

A. Change the following sentences from direct speech to reported speech. (Use he or she said...)

1. He works in a bank.
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2. She didn’t go out last night.
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3. Bill was watching TV all evening.
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4. She will be arriving at four o’clock.
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5. Mary had to go to hospital
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Reported Questions

1. When will Jane and Sally be going on holiday?
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2. What books did you get out of the library?
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3. Do you like horror films?
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4. How many people were at the party?
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5. Was he riding his bike to school?
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6. Where was Jasmine going last Monday?
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