We have to change pronouns in the reported speech to keep the same meaning. Some modal verbs change in a specific way, whereas other verb forms remain the same in special cases. He reminded me (that) he would wait outside the station. I will wait outside the station,' he reminded me. He complained (that) he had been driving for three hours. 'I have been driving for three hours,' he comnplained.

Present perfect continuous - past perfect continuous:.

He admitted (that) he had eaten all sandwiches. 'I have eaten all sandwiches,' he admitted.

Present perfect simple - past perfect simple:.

Ben told me (that) he had been talking to our new neighbour. 'I was talking to our new neighbour,' Ben told me.

Past continuous - past perfect continuous:.

Jane explained (that) they were playing a game. We change the tenses in the following way. If these verbs are in the past tense, we change the following: We use reporting verbs such as say, tell, explain, think, hope, etc. The reported speech is used if we want to report what other people said, thought or felt. Reported speech rules PDF Changes of tenses, pronouns, time and place in reported statements, questions and commands.Įnglish grammar PDF All PDF rules with examples on this website to download for free. Reported questions + commands exercises PDF Practise questions, commands and requests in the reported speech.ĭirect and indirect speech exercises Multiple choice and gap-filling exercises on reported statements, questions and commands. 'I worked with them last month,' said Tim. Tim said he had worked with them the previous month.

On Friday morning Joe said he had been with Jill since yesterday.Ĭorrect: On Friday morning Joe said he had been with Jill since the day before. 'I have been with Jill since yesterday,' said Joe on Friday morning. We will set off tomorrow.' - They said they would set off the next day.

'Sam may contact you.' - He said Sam might contact me. 'It is too late.' - I said it was too late. PDF exercises with answers to download for free. PDF book 1: English grammar exercises PDF

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