Lesson XXVIII: Reporting Sentences

Exercise: A.2.1.2. Practice Reported Speech – No Back-Time Shifting Report statements relevant at the time of speaking. For example: He says , “ I ’ m ready to accept the new post at any time.” HE SAYS (THAT) HE IS READY TO ACCEPT THE NEW POST AT ANY TIME. 1. Harry announced, “I have a license to carry fire arms.” 2. They say, “We live in this house.” 3. Frank states, “I’m able to speak Russian fluently.” 4. Stones replied, “I don’t work for the Heatherton anymore.” 5. They state, “We have worked on this project for more than 20 years.” 6. Tamara promises, “I’m ready to go and fix all the problems regarding the destination Mauritius.” 7. Harold told me, “This piece of metal is lighter in weight than your smart-watch.” 8. Susan and Michele announced, “We are a married couple.” 9. Murad declared, “I’ve been working for the government agency.” 10. Rick admits, “I’m broke.” 11. Daniela says, “I’m so sentimental if it comes about children.” 12. She warns us, “Since I always listen to you carefully, you should take me respectfully.” A.2.2. Back-Time Shifting Previous pattern: Peter says (THAT) HE IS ready to take it over any time I want HIM to. Samuel tells us (THAT) the studying of gravity is rather a mysterious business. Dannie says (THAT) IT CAN BE. Joshua is saying (THAT) WE’RE always doing right things at wrong times. Direct reporting pattern: 1. Donald told me, “I AM going to drop the offer TOMORROW.” 2. Jack said, “I DIDN’T GO there LAST NIGHT.” 3. Peter told us, “I CAN FIX THIS if I am allowed to.” 4. George said, “We WILL GET married this month.” 5. Burt said, “I truly WORK hard these days.” 6. Lucas told me, “I HAVE ORDERED a new motherboard already.” 7. Maria said, “I’ M DOING MY BEST to understand your problems.” New pattern: S-Block A-Block Receiving Block / Reported Statement 1. Donald told me (THAT) HE WAS going to drop the offer THE NEXT DAY . 2. Jack said (THAT) HE HADN’T GONE there THE NIGHT BEFORE . 3. Peter told us (THAT) HE COULD FIX THAT if HE WAS allowed to . 4. George said (THAT) THEY WOULD GET married THAT month . 5. Burt said (THAT) HE truly WORKED hard THOSE days. 6. Lucas told me (THAT) HE HAD ORDERED a new motherboard already. 7. Maria said (THAT) SHE WAS DOING HER best to understand MY problems.