Nov 17, 2016
- Here are some things that Ann said to you previously. But later Ann says something different to you. What do you say?
- Dave is lazy.
Ann: Dave works very hard.
You: - I’ve never been to the United States.
Ann: I think New York is a fantastic place.
You: But you said - I don’t have any brothers or sisters.
Ann: My sister lives in London.
You: But you said you - I don’t like fish.
Ann: Let’s have fish for dinner.
You: But - I can’t drive.
Ann: I’m going to buy a car.
You: But you said - Jane is a friend of mine
Ann: I’ve never spoken to Jane.
You: But you - Jane has a very well-paid job.
Ann: Jane is always short of money.
You: - I’m working tomorrow evening.
Ann: Let’s go out tomorrow evening.
You: But
- Dave is lazy.
- Complete the sentences with ‘say’ or ‘tell’ (in the correct form). Use only one word each time.
- Ann . . . goodbye to me and left.
- said
- told
- . . . us about your holiday. Did you have a nice time?
- Say
- Tell
- Don’t just stand there! . . . something!
- Say
- Tell
- I wonder where Sue is. She . . . she would be here at 8 o’clock.
- said
- told
- Jack . . . me that he was fed up with his job.
- said
- told
- The doctor . . . that I should rest for at least a week.
- told
- said
- Don’t . . . anybody what I . . . . It’s a secret just between us.
- tell … told
- say … said
- ‘Did she . . . you what happened?’ ~ ‘No, she didn’t . . . anything to me.’
- say … tell
- tell … say
- George couldn’t help me. He . . . me to ask Kate.
- said
- told
- George couldn’t help me. He . . . to ask Kate.
- said
- told
- Ann . . . goodbye to me and left.
- (Section C) Read the following sentences which are direct speech. Choose one of these to complete each sentence below. Use reported speech.
- ○ Hurry up!
Bill was taking a long time to get ready, so I - ○ Please slow down!
Sarah was driving too fast, so I asked - ○ Don’t worry, Sue.
Sue was very pessimistic about the situation. I told - ○ Do you think you could give me a hand, Tom?
I couldn’t move the piano alone, so I - ○ Can you open your bag, please?
The customs officer looked at me suspiciously and - ○ Could you repeat what you said, please?
I had difficulty understanding him, so I - ○ Don’t wait for me if I’m late.
I didn’t want to delay Ann, so I - ○ Will you marry me?
John was very much in love with Mary, so he - ○ Mind your own business!
He started asking me personal questions, so
- ○ Hurry up!
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