Reported Speech of Statements

Secondary 1 – Grammar – Unit 12
Reported Speech of Statements

Name _________________ Date ______________

1. Rewrite beginning with the words in brackets. Change reported speech into direct speech, and direct speech into reported speech.

1. “I am looking for the geography book.” (Samy said)
Samy said he ____________________

2. Hatem said that he had saved enough money to buy a new car. (I)
“I _______________________”

3. “I woke up late and I missed the bus.” (Mona said)
___________________

4. “I am going to travel to London for the holiday.” (Mr Saber said)
________________________

5. Ali said that he was working in a five-star hotel in Sharm El Sheikh. (I)
“__________________________”


2. Read the following dialogue then correct the underlined mistakes in the reported sentences of Karim’s speech.

Journalist:It’s a pleasure meeting you, Mr Karim. Would you mind if I ask you a few questions, please?
Karim: I am ready to answer all your questions. (1)
Journalist:What’s your education?
Karim: I graduated from the Higher Institute of Acting. (2)
Journalist:Did you ever think of going into a different field of work?
Karim: No, I always dreamt of becoming an actor. (3) I never imagined myself to work at any other job. (4)
Journalist:How many films have you acted in?
Karim: I have acted in fifteen films. (5)
Journalist:What kind of a film are you acting in now?
Karim: I am acting in a new comedy film. (6)
Journalist:What’s your plan for the near future?
Karim: I am going to write the story of my life. (7)
Journalist:Thanks a lot, Mr Karim. It was pleasure talking with you today.

Karim said that he (1) is ready to answer all the questions.
Karim said that he (2) is graduated from the Higher Institute of Acting.
Karim said that he (3) is always dreaming of becoming an actor.
He (4) never imagined himself to work at any other job.
Karim said that he (5) acted in fifteen films.
Karim said that he (6) is acting in a new comedy film.
Karim said that (7) he is going to write the story of his life.

1. ____________________ 2. ____________________
3. ____________________ 4. ____________________
5. ____________________ 6. ____________________
7. ____________________


3. Read the following dialogue then find the mistakes in the reported sentences of Sameh’s speech with an employer.

Employer: What’s your education and work experience?
Sameh: I’m a graduate of the faculty of commerce and I have five years of experience in customer service in a multinational company. (1)
Employer: What do you find in yourself that can make you suitable for that job?
Sameh: I have the ability to work under stress and I work well in a team. (2)
Employer: How will you deal with a customer who calls you and complains of a problem?
Sameh: I will try to solve the problem. (3)
Employer: What would you do if the problem is technical?
Sameh: I would report the problem immediately to a technician to solve it. (4)

1. Sameh said that he is a graduate of the Faculty of Commerce and he has five years of experience in customer service in a multinational company.
2. Sameh said that he has the ability to work heavily under stress and that he worked well in a team.
3. Sameh said that he was going to try to solve the problem.
4. Sameh said that he would report the problem immediately to a technician to solve it.
(You will find four mistakes.)
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4. Match the statement with the reported speech and rewrite them below.
A B
1. I am going to learn to drive. a. Sawsan said that she would return as soon as possible.
2. I will return as soon as possible. b. Amir said that his brother was in bed with a severe cold.
3. I’ve never seen Mr Jones. c. Amir said that it was raining hard outside.
4. My brother is in bed with a severe cold. d. Nader said that he had never seen Mr Jones.
5. It’s raining hard outside. e. Amir said that it rained hard outside.
f. Amgad said that he was going to learn to drive.



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5. Read the dialogue. Then underline the correct word in parentheses in Emad’s reported statements.

Sherif: Hello, Emad it’s been years since I last saw you. What did you do after you finished school?
Emad: I joined the Faculty of Medicine. (1)
Sherif: How many years did you study there?
Emad: I studied there for seven years. (2)
Sherif: Oh. It’s quite a long period. Have you finished all your studies now?
Emad: I have graduated from the university but I am still preparing my master’s. (3)
Sherif: Great! What are your plans for work?
Emad: I am going to work at Cairo Hospital in the mornings. (4)
Sherif: What about the afternoons?
Emad: I am planning to help my father in his clinic three days a week. (5)
Sherif: What about the four days left in the week?
Emad: I’m going to study for my master's degree three days and take one day off. (6)
Sherif: God be with you! I hope to see you again soon.

1. Emad said that he (has joined - had joined - joined) the Faculty of Medicine.
2. Emad said that he (has studied – studied - had studied) there for seven years.
3. Emad said that he (has graduated - had graduated - graduated) from the university but he (was – is - has been) still preparing his master’s.
4. Emad said that he (is going- had been going- was going) to work at Cairo Hospital during mornings.
5. Emad said that he (is planning - was planning - had been planning) to help his father in his clinic three days a week.
6. Emad said that he (was going - going - would) to study his master’s three days and take one day off.


6. Read the dialogue. Write as reported speech what Hany said.

Travel Agent: Good morning sir. How can I help you?
Hany: I want to book the 7-day trip to Cyprus. (1)
Travel Agent: May I ask, how did you know about our trips?
Hany: I saw it in your newspaper advertisement. (2)
Travel Agent: Fine. When do you want to go?
Hany: I plan to go on September 20th and return on the 26th. (3)
Travel Agent: OK. Would you prefer to stay in a five-star or four-star hotel?
Hany: I want to stay in a five-star hotel. (4)
Travel Agent: Would you like your stay to be bed and breakfast or half board?
Hany: I prefer half-board accommodation. (5)
Travel Agent: Fine, so the whole trip is going to cost 4,000 Egyptian pounds.
Hany: I will take it. (6)
Travel Agent: Excellent choice, sir. I will make your reservation immediately. How would you like to pay? Credit card or cash?
Hany: I’ll pay by credit card. (7)

1. _____________________
2. __________________
3. _____________________
4. _____________________
5. ____________________
6. ____________________
7. ____________________

Secondary 1 – Grammar – Unit 12
Reported Speech of Statements
ANSWERS

1.
1. Samy said (that) he was looking for the geography book.
2. I have saved enough money to buy a new car. OR I saved enough money to buy a new car.
3. Mona said (that) she had woken up late and she had missed the bus.
4. Mr Saber said (that) he was going to travel to London for the holiday.
5. I am working in a five-star hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.


2.
1. was ready 2. was graduated
3. was always dreaming 4. had never imagined
5. had acted 6. was acting
7. was going


3.
1. Sameh said that he was a graduate of the Faculty of Commerce and he had five years of experience in customer service in a multinational company.
2. Sameh said that he had the ability to work under stress and that he worked well in a team.
3. Sameh said that he would try to solve the problem.
4. Sameh said that he would report the problem immediately to a technician to solve it. (No mistakes)


4.
1 - f. I am going to learn to drive. Amgad said that he was going to learn to drive.
2 - a. I will return as soon as possible. Sawsan said that she would return as soon as possible.
3 - d. I’ve never seen Mr. Jones. Nader said that he had never seen Mr. Jones.
4 - b. My brother is in bed with severe cold. Amir said that his brother was in bed with a severe cold.
5 - c. It’s raining hard outside. Amir said that it was raining hard outside.


5.
1. Emad said that he had joined the Faculty of Medicine.
2. Emad said that he had studied there for seven years.
3. Emad said that he had graduated from the university but he was still preparing his master’s.
4. Emad said that he was going to work at Cairo Hospital in the mornings.
5. Emad said that he was planning to help his father in his clinic three days a week.
6. Emad said that he was going to study for his master's degree three days and take one day off.


6.
1. Hany said he wanted to book the 7-day trip to Cyprus.
2. He said he had seen it in their newspaper advertisement.
3. He said he planned to go on September 20th and return on the 26th.
4. He aid he wanted to stay in a five-star hotel.
5. He said he preferred half-board accommodation.
6. He said he would/he’d take it.
7. He said he’d/he would pay by credit card.