1. Rewrite the sentences into reported speech

1. We are exhausted, they told me.

2. The kids are making a mess in the living room, said the parents.

3. They are having a party, said Jake.

4. Olivia complained, I lost my wallet at the event.

5. The visitors have arrived, said the event manager.

6. The visitors will arrive, said the event manager.

7. I was working, she told her.

8. The train had just left when I arrived at the station, Brian told her.

9. We promise to arrest the suspects, said the police.

10. We can’t work efficiently without adequate equipment, said the workers.

2. Rewrite the questions into reported speech

1. Why don’t you talk to her, he advised me.

2. What do you think about her?, he told me.

3. Did you come by bus?, the teacher told me.

4. Have you got any money?, Robert asked her.

5. Has he left the office?, asked my colleague.

6. Will you marry me?, He told her.

7. What time is it?, He wondered.

8. Where were you born?, She asked me.

9. Are you going to the party tonight or not?, He asked her.

10. What did you say?, she asked me.

3. Time and place expressions: rewrite the sentences using reported speech

1. I will see you here tomorrow, she said.

2. I went to London last week, he told me.

3. I’m leaving for New York today, Mary said.

4. I’ll have finished this project by next month, John mentioned.

5. We’re having a meeting in the conference room right now, she explained.

6. They’ll arrive here in two hours, he said.

7. I bought this dress yesterday, Laura told me.

8. I’m going to the gym later today, Peter said.

9. We had a great time at the party last night, they said.

10. I’ll call you back in a few minutes, she told me.

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