English language quizzes
Reported speech quiz 1
Transformation exercise
Complete the reported speech sentences. Do not use any contractions (I'm, he'd, she's etc.)
Full stops are not necessary.
'I'll call you tomorrow.'
She said she ______________________________ .
'Sally went home early.'
He told me ______________________ .
'We've been waiting for an hour.'
He said _________________________ for an hour.
'I had been expecting her to call.'
He told me he_____________________ her to call .
'We're going to London next week.'
She said _____________________________ .
'At the time of the accident the train was travelling at about 20 kph.'
He told the inquiry that at the time of the accident the train________________ at about 20 kph.
'I might go to the party.'
She said she ______________ .
'We can do the work by next Friday.'
They said ______________ .
'We will be claiming compensation.'
A spokesperson for the victims told reporters _______________ compensation.
'Have you reported the incident to Head Office?'
He asked me ________________ the incident to Head Office.
'When are you going to be ready?'
She asked me ____________________ .
'What do you think of the proposal?'
We asked her ___________________ of the proposal.
'Where were you this morning?'
The inspector asked Biggs _________________________ .
'Would you act as a witness?'
She asked me ______________________ .
'Who told you they've split up?'
She wanted to know ______________________ .