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But he told me...

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Double Trouble

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ESL Reported Speech Game - Grammar and Speaking: Reading and Responding to Statements, Forming Sentences, Controlled Practice - Pre-intermediate (A2) - 35 minutes

You said...

Esl reported speech game - grammar and speaking: miming, guessing, forming sentences - group and pair work - pre-intermediate (a2) - 25 minutes.

Report This

Esl reported speech activity - grammar and speaking: asking and answering questions, forming sentences - pair work - intermediate (b1) - 25 minutes.

Reporting Modal Verbs

Esl reporting modal verbs worksheet - grammar exercises: identifying, matching, gap-fill, rewriting sentences, writing a paragraph - intermediate (b1) - 30 minutes.

Run and Report

Esl reported speech activity - reading, speaking and grammar: running dictation, rewriting sentences - pair work - intermediate (b1) - 25 minutes.

Somebody told me that...

Esl reported speech activities - speaking activity: asking and answering questions - grammar game: forming sentences, guessing - group work - intermediate (b1) - 40 minutes.

Telephone Messages

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Trip Around the World

Esl reported speech activity - grammar, speaking and writing: writing questions and answers, role-play, interview, writing a short article - group and pair work - intermediate (b1) - 45 minutes.

What did they say?

Esl reported speech game - grammar and speaking: asking and answering questions from prompts, writing sentences, controlled and freer practice - group work - intermediate (b1) - 45 minutes.

What did you ask me?

Esl reported speech activity - grammar, speaking and writing: asking and answering questions, writing sentences - pair work - intermediate (b1) - 40 minutes.

I asked you not to...

Esl reported speech game - grammar: forming sentences from prompts - group work - upper-intermediate (b2) - 45 minutes.

Infinitive Clauses Practice

Esl infinitive clauses worksheet - grammar exercises: binary choice, gap-fill, matching, unscrambling, rewriting sentences - upper-intermediate (b2) - 25 minutes.

Listening In

Esl reported speech game - grammar: sentence completion, guessing - group and pair work - upper-intermediate (b2) - 25 minutes.

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Reported Speech

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Reported Statements

Here's how it works:

We use a 'reporting verb' like 'say' or 'tell'. ( Click here for more about using 'say' and 'tell' .) If this verb is in the present tense, it's easy. We just put 'she says' and then the sentence:

• Direct speech: I like ice cream.
• Reported speech: She says (that) she likes ice cream.

We don't need to change the tense, though probably we do need to change the 'person' from 'I' to 'she', for example. We also may need to change words like 'my' and 'your'. (As I'm sure you know, often, we can choose if we want to use 'that' or not in English. I've put it in brackets () to show that it's optional. It's exactly the same if you use 'that' or if you don't use 'that'.)

But , if the reporting verb is in the past tense, then usually we change the tenses in the reported speech:

• Reported speech: She said (that) she liked ice cream.

* doesn't change.

• Direct speech: The sky is blue.
• Reported speech: She said (that) the sky is/was blue.

Click here for a mixed tense exercise about practise reported statements. Click here for a list of all the reported speech exercises.

Reported Questions

So now you have no problem with making reported speech from positive and negative sentences. But how about questions?

• Direct speech: Where do you live?
• Reported speech: She asked me where I lived.
• Direct speech: Where is Julie?
• Reported speech: She asked me where Julie was.

• Direct speech: Do you like chocolate?
• Reported speech: She asked me if I liked chocolate.

Click here to practise reported 'wh' questions. Click here to practise reported 'yes / no' questions. Reported Requests

There's more! What if someone asks you to do something (in a polite way)? For example:

• Direct speech: Close the window, please
• Or: Could you close the window please?
• Or: Would you mind closing the window please?
• Reported speech: She asked me to close the window.

• Direct speech: Please don't be late.
• Reported speech: She asked us not to be late.

Reported Orders

• Direct speech: Sit down!
• Reported speech: She told me to sit down.

• Click here for an exercise to practise reported requests and orders.

• Click here for an exercise about using 'say' and 'tell'.
• Click here for a list of all the reported speech exercises.

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REPORTED SPEECH

Difference between direct and indirect speech

• The questions have a different word order to direct questions, but we change the tenses in the same way:
• DIRECT QUESTION: 'HOW OLD ARE YOU?' , she asked.
• SUBJECT QUESTION: She asked me HOW OLD I WAS.

REPORTING QUESTIONS

*SUGGEST/RECOMMEND We can use different structures:'We should go to the beach' he advised.1. He suggested (that) we / she (should/shouldn't) go to the beach2. He suggested going to the beach. (+polite and to avoid IO)1. He recommended (that) we (should) go the beach.2. He recommended going to the beach. (neg: not going)*ADVISE and INVITE is used as follows: He advise me to go to the beach.

*We use verbs such as SUGGEST, RECOMMEND, ADVISE OR INVITE

how to report suggestions:

Present perf. cont.--Past perf. continuous

Past continuous--Past perfect continuous

Will--wouldCan--couldMust--had to

2. Most modal do not change form in reported spech. However, WILL, CAN and MUST do change.

**We don't change the Past Perfect Simple.'Ex: 'They have eaten´ She said that they had eaten.

am/is/ are going to--was/were/going to

Past simple--Past perfect simple

Present perfect simple --Past perfect

Present continuous--Past continuous

Present simple--Past simple

1. We change direct speech into reported speech by putting the main verb further into the past.

***We can omit THAT after SAY and TELLThey said they had lived in GuardamarThey told me they had lived in GuardamarThey said (that) they had lived in Guardamar.

SAY+ to me(THAT)+REPORTED SPEECHThey said to me (that) they had lived in Guardamar.

TELL+INDIRECT OBJECT+(THAT)+ Report. SpeechThey told me (that) they had lived in Guardamar

SAY+ (THAT)+REPORTED SPEECHThey said (that) they had lived in Guardamar.

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We don't use questions words. We use IF or WHETHER in the reported questions as follows:'Are you hungry?' Mum asked us.Mum asked us if /whether we were hungry.

DIRECT QUESTIONS:

WH-QUESTIONS:

Such as WHO, WHY, WHEN, HOW OR WHAT, we repeat the question word in the reported question as follows:HOW TALL IS HE?She asked me HOW TALL HE WAS?

TYPES OF QUESTIONS:

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Time and place expressions

We also change the pronouns and posssessive adjectives which refer to 'who' the speaker is talking about.'We arrived early', he said.He said that they had arrived early.

Time expressionsnow.............................then, at that momenttoday/tonight...........that day/nightthis (wek/month).....that(week/month)yesterday...................the day beforelast(week/month)....the(week/month)before(two days) ago..........(two days) earliertomorrow...................the next/following daynext(week).................the next/following weekPlace expressionsthis.............................thatthese..........................thosehere............................there

Pronouns and possessive adjectives changes

*NEGATIVE: S+verb+object+NOT TO INFINITIVE'Don't forget to send me a text'She reminded him not to forget to send her a text.

*AFFIRMATIVE: S+verb+object+TO INFINITIVE'Sit down!´---He ordered them all to sit down.

how to report commands, offers and requests:

*We use verbs such as ASK, TELL, ORDER, OFFER, PROMISE, PLEASE

REPORTING VERBS & STRUCTURES

My friend said that she would improve her health.

WHEN WE CHANGE THE WORDS USED BY THE SPEAKER

My friend said: "I will improve my health".

WHEN WE UTILIZE THE SAME WORDS THE SPEAKERS USED

INDIRECT SPEECH

DIRECT SPEECH

ask, beg, etc.

explain, announce, add, admit, promise, answer, apologise, complain, etc

order, warn, instruct, remind, shout, demand, etc

ask, want to know, wonder, enquire, request,etc

Depending on the intention of the sentence, we can use different types of reporting verbs

different reporting verbs

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Reported Speech: Important Grammar Rules and Examples

Reported speech is a very common aspect of the English language. You use it nearly every day, both in conversations and in writing. This reference covers key sections about reported speech, including what it is, examples, rules, and verb tense changes. You’ll also learn about modal verbs, changes in time and place, and different reporting verbs.

Reported Speech

What Is Reported Speech?

Reported speech is simply when you tell somebody what someone else said. You can do this in your writing, or in speech. Reported speech is very different from  direct speech , which is when you show what somebody said  in the exact way that they said it . In reported speech though, you do not need to quote somebody directly.

Instead, you use a reporting verb, such as ‘say’ or ‘ask’. These reporting verbs are used to report the speech to someone else. There are many different reporting verbs that can be used.

In short, reported speech is the linguistic technique that you use to tell somebody what someone else’s  direct speech  was. In reported speech though, you may need to make certain changes to the grammar to make the sentence make sense. Some examples below highlight what needs to be changed.

Reported Speech Examples

When using reported speech, you are usually talking about the past. The verbs, therefore, usually have to be in the past too.

For example :

• Direct speech:  I’ve lost my umbrella .
• Reported speech:  He said (that) he had lost his umbrella.

Another example :

• Direct speech:  She is doing her homework .
• Reported speech:  He said (that) she was doing her homework.

Table of Changes :

Reported Speech Rules

Verb tense changes in reported speech.

When the reporting verb is in the present tense, only small changes are needed.

• Direct speech:  I like dogs.
• Reported speech:  She  says  she likes dogs.

When the reporting verb is in the past tense, you need to change the tense of both the reporting verb and the main verb.

• Reported speech:  She  said  she  liked  dogs.

The tenses generally move backward as follows:

For sentences about the future, you also need to change the future verbs.

• Direct speech:  I shall leave in a moment.
• Reported speech:  She said that she would leave in a moment.

Here are the changes for future tenses:

Modal Verbs and Reported Speech

Modal verbs also change when used in reported speech.

• Direct speech:  Will I see you later?
• Reported speech:  He asked if he  would  see me later.

Some modal verbs do not need to change tense because they fit naturally.

• Direct speech:  I should go to the park.
• Reported speech:  He told me he  should  go to the park.

Here are both correct and incorrect examples of reported speech for clarity:

• Reported speech:  He told  me  he should go to the park.
• Reported speech:  He said he should go to the park.
• Incorrect reported speech:  He told he should go to the park.
• Incorrect reported speech:  He said me he should go to the park.

To correct these:

• Add ‘me’: He told  me  he should go to the park.
• Remove ‘me’ or add ‘to’: He said he should go to the park or He said  to  me he should go to the park.

Direct and Indirect Speech

Changes in time and place in reported speech.

References to  time  and  place often need to change when you use indirect speech. Here is a useful guide to these changes:

No Change in Verb Tenses in Reported Speech

In some cases,  verb tenses  do not change when you report speech indirectly. Here are the key instances:

• When the introductory verb is in the present , present perfect , or future .
• When the reported sentence deals with a  fact  or  general truth .
• When the reported sentence contains a  time clause .
• If the verb of the sentence is in the  unreal past  (the  second  or the  third conditional ).
• The  subjunctive  stays unchanged in the  subordinate clause .
• Had better ,  could ,  would ,  used to ,  should ,  might ,  ought to , and  mustn’t  remain unchanged.
• If the speaker reports  something immediately  or  soon after it was said .

Reporting Verbs in Indirect Speech

Reporting verbs are crucial in indirect speech. Here is a list categorized by their usage:

• Basic Verbs : Tell, say, ask
• Verb + that + clause : Complain, deny, explain, exclaim, remark, promise, boast, inform somebody, claim, agree, suggest
• Verb + to + infinitive : Agree, offer, refuse, demand, threaten, promise, claim
• Verb + indirect object + to + infinitive : Advise, allow, beg, command, encourage, forbid, invite, want, instruct, permit, urge, order, remind, warn
• Verb + “ing” form : Admit (to), accuse somebody of, apologize for, boast about/of, complain to somebody of, deny, insist on, suggest
• Verb + how : Explain to somebody

Reported Questions

When converting questions from direct to indirect speech, you follow rules similar to those for statements.  Verbs  used include inquire, wonder, want to know, ask.

Reported Commands and Requests

Commands and requests  in Indirect Speech are formed using the  to-infinitive  and  not to-infinitive . Common reporting verbs include order, shout, demand, warn, beg, command, tell, insist, beseech , threaten, implore, ask, propose, forbid.

Pronoun and tense changes  are needed when shifting from direct to indirect speech.

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#1: Reported Speech Board Game

I love to play board games in real life which is why I also like to play them with my students! It’s super easy to make your own to use for just about any grammatical point, including this concept.

In this case, fill the board with a bunch of statements like the following:

• Sister-has boyfriend
• Friend-fired from job
• Dad-playing golf tomorrow

Then, students have to make a reported speech statement using the information. It’s fun, engaging and a nice way to give students some practice with this important concept.

Check out this simple ESL board game so you can see how easy it is to make your own:

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#2: Ball Toss

This is a simple but versatile activity that’s perfect for reported speech. I write down a number of questions on the beach ball. Then, students take turns tossing the ball to each other and the person that catches it has to answer the question under their right thumb.

To add a reported speech element, have another student (the one who threw the ball?) report on that student’s answer. It’s simple but effective! Check it out:

Ball Toss Activity .

#3: Is that Sentence Correct

If you want to focus on forms, then consider using this simple error correction activity. Write some sentences that use the target grammar. Some have errors while others do not. Students have to find the incorrect ones and make the required changes.

It’s possible to do this in class, or for a homework activity. Have a look here:

Is that Sentence Correct? 

#4: Running Dictation

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#5: Mixed Up Sentences

Making good sentences using reported speech can be a little bit tricky. If you want to focus on forms, consider using this simple activity.

Write some sentences on the board of PowerPoint, but mix them up in terms of the order. Students have to work quickly to put them in the correct order and the first time to finish is the winner. It also makes a nice homework assignment. Try it out for yourself:

Mixed Up Sentences .

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#6: Man/Woman on the Street Interview Activity

If you want to level up the typical ESL interview activity, consider using Man or Woman on the Street. Then, to make it into a reported speech activity, have students tell someone else about what they heard. It’s fun, engaging, and lends itself well to this grammar point. Find out more:

Man/Woman on the Street Activity .

#7: Concentration

This is a fun memory game that’s ideal for a whole bunch of different grammar or vocabulary points. On one card, write down a statement, and then on the other, write down the correct form.

• I have a boyfriend (She told me that she has a boyfriend).

Make a number of these sets. I usually do 8 of them per group of 4. Then, students play a matching memory game. Learn more here:

Concentration Game .

#8: Vocabulary Auction

#9: find someone who bingo game.

This is a nice icebreaker activity that can also be used for some practice with this grammar point. Students have to circulate around the class, asking their classmates questions to find people to fill their Bingo grid.

To make this into a reported speech activity, have students report some of the things they learned about their classmates to a partner (bigger classes) or to the entire class (smaller classes). Find out more about it:

Find Someone Who Bingo Game .

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#11: dictogloss and reported speech.

This is a challenging ESL activity that’s perfect for developing listening skills. It also lends itself to almost any vocabulary set or grammatical point, including this one.

Find (or write) a passage of people talking about something that they heard.. Then, put students into pairs and read it out at a faster than normal pace. Students take notes and then attempt to recreate what they heard. Repeat the process again. Finally, they can compare what they have with the original. Check it out:

Dictogloss Activity .

#12: Surveys and Reported Speech

I love to use surveys and questionnaires in my classes. They’re engaging, student-centred and cover a range of skills in a single activity. They’re also great for working on this concept if you get each student to tell their partner some of the things they learned about their classmates.

This is a simple way to cover a new concept but have a quick review of this grammar point as well. Take a look at this activity:

ESL Surveys .

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#13: Brochure Scanning Activity

This is a nice activity if you have a bunch of different travel brochures. Have students quickly scan them to find important information. For example:

• number of days

Then, have students use reported speech to tell their partner about the trip. Find out more:

Brochure Scanning Activity .

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#15: daily routine activities and reported speech.

In terms of topics to combine with this concept, daily routine is one of the best. It’s very simple to set up activities that lead to sentences like the following:

• Tim told me that he gets up at 7 am.
• Jenny said that she usually sleeps in on the weekends.

For some more ideas, have a look here:

Daily Routine ESL Activities .

#16: Error Correction Relay Race

This is a simple activity that takes something old (error correction) and makes it new again. Students have to work in teams to fix errors in a number of reported speech sentences. The first team to make all the corrections is the winner!

Want to give it a try? Learn more:

Error Correction Relay Race .

#17: Dialogue Substitution

#18: news reporting.

Provide students with news headlines or short news articles. Ask them to transform from direct speech (quoted speech) to reported speech (indirect speech) when retelling the news. This activity helps students practice the appropriate changes in verb tenses, pronouns, and time and place references.

#19: Interview and Report

Pair students up and ask them to conduct mock interviews. Afterward, have them report the interview to a different partner using reported speech. This activity allows students to practice converting direct speech into reported while maintaining the meaning and context of the conversation.

#20: Picture Stories

Provide students with a series of pictures that depict a sequence of events. Ask them to create a story using reported speech to describe what is happening in each picture. This activity encourages students to use this language in a narrative context and practice converting direct speech into reported speech.

#21: Role Plays

Create role play scenarios where students take on different roles and engage in conversations. Afterward, ask them to report the conversations to another person using reported speech. This activity allows students to practice converting direct speech into reported speech in a context that mimics real-life situations.

#22: Song Lyrics Transformation

Choose a song that contains direct speech and ask students to rewrite the lyrics using reported speech. This activity helps students practice converting direct speech in songs into reported speech while exploring the meaning and context of the lyrics.

Online Practice for Reported Speech

There are a number of sites for online practice and quizzes that cover this. They are excellent resources to recommend to students who want a little bit of extra practice. Check it out here:

Perfect English Grammar

Exam English

My English Pages

Reported Speech ESL Lesson Plans

There are lots of nice lesson plans. Here are some of the best ones to consider using:

Lingua House

Reported Speech Worksheets

If you’re a busy teacher then you’re going to know what a huge time saver it can be to use worksheets that other teachers have made. Here are some of the top picks:

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There are a number of common questions that people have about using this method of speech. Here are the answers to some of the most popular ones.

What is reported speech ESL?

Reported speech ESL is when we tell someone what another person said. You often have to use a tense that is further back in time (backshift) and may also need to change the pronouns.

What are some examples of reported speech?

Some examples of reported speech are the following:

• They said you didn’t want to come.
• My mom told me that she was angry at my dad.
• I asked her what her plans were.

How do you teach reported speech?

To teach reported speech, first set the context with a short video clip, discussion question, etc. Then, explain the grammar rules for it and do some controlled practice. Finally, use an ESL game or activity that allows students to practice further.

What are the types of reported speech?

The types of reported speech are direct speech and indirect speech.

Tips for Teaching Reported Speech To English Learners

Teaching reported speech to ESL learners can be challenging, as it involves a shift in verb tense and pronoun usage. Here are some tips to make the teaching process more effective and engaging.

Start with Direct Speech

Begin by introducing and reviewing direct speech, which is the original statement or question spoken by someone. Ensure students are familiar with the use of quotation marks and the appropriate verb tenses in direct speech.

Introduce Reporting Verbs

Teach students a variety of reporting verbs such as say, tell, ask, explain, suggest, etc. Explain the different patterns that follow these reporting verbs, including the use of direct objects, indirect objects, and prepositions.

Present Tense Changes

Demonstrate how to change verb tenses when reporting speech. Provide clear examples of how present simple changes to past simple, present continuous changes to past continuous, and so on. Reinforce the importance of maintaining accuracy in verb tense changes.

Practice Conversion of Pronouns

Show students how pronouns change when reporting speech. Explain the transformation from the speaker’s pronouns (I, you, we) to the appropriate pronouns in reported speech (he, she, they). Emphasize the use of possessive pronouns when necessary.

Provide Contextualized Examples

Use authentic materials, such as dialogues, interviews, or news articles, to provide meaningful examples of reported speech. This helps students understand the purpose and practical application in real-life situations.

Use Reporting Structures

Teach students reporting structures, such as reporting statements, reporting questions, and reporting commands. Practice transforming direct speech into reported speech using these structures and provide opportunities for students to generate their own examples.

Focus on Reporting Verbs of Perception

Highlight reporting verbs of perception like see, hear, feel, notice, etc., which require a change in verb tense but do not require reporting the exact words. Provide examples to help students understand the difference between reporting statements and reporting verbs of perception.

Incorporate Speaking and Writing Activities

Encourage students to practice reported speech through role-plays, interviews, or storytelling activities. Assign writing tasks where students report a conversation or summarize an article using reported speech.

Address Common Errors

Be aware of common errors students make when learning reported speech, such as incorrect verb tense changes or pronoun usage. Provide corrective feedback and offer opportunities for targeted practice to overcome these challenges.

Review and Reinforce

Regularly review with students and provide opportunities for reinforcement through quizzes, games, or interactive exercises. Repetition and reinforcement are key to solidifying understanding and application of this language.

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| | --> by Claudia Pesce 564,664 views What ESL teachers usually do is simply have one student supply a statement or ask a question and then have another student report what was said/asked. However, there are others ways to practice , more creative and engaging ways, which should prevent students tuning out and help them tune in to the lesson. This is why we often write them on the board. Try these card games instead! For the first game, prepare a set of index card each with a direct speech statement on one side and the indirect statement on the other. Divide students into pairs. Student A picks up a card and the direct statement. Student B must change what they heard into an indirect statement. Student A checks B’s reply on the back of the card. The team with the most correct points wins. You may also try this easier version. Write the direct statements on index cards and their indirect versions on another set of cards. Divide the class into two teams. Each student must pick up a card and find the matching statement. You can make this more challenging by using statements that are similar but in different tenses. Then a student reports something that someone asked, without revealing who it was: . Students must guess it was the police officer: . Students read them out loud and then take turns reporting what someone said: Students must read through them and find at least one juicy bit of celebrity gossip to report to the rest of the class: . To make this into a game, ask students to withhold the celebrity’s name and have the other students guess: : . Divide students into pairs. One student will be the reporter and the other will be someone worthy of an exclusive interview:  The celebrity answers a series of questions and the reporter reports back to the class: . ; ask them to use Reported Speech in their letter: . Students then exchange letters and reply to a classmate’s problem: . Students get their original problem letters back and report to the class on what Dear Abby said: . With this activity you are giving your students two opportunities to use Reported Speech. . This student whispers it to another: . The whispering continues through the grapevine, until it reaches the last student who must then say the original statement in direct speech. If there are differences, they must find out who made the mistake: . Then use some liquid paper to white out what some of the characters say in their speech bubbles. Write these lines down on separate cards. Students pick up a card and try to match it to a character: . Have the students stand in a circle. Give the first one a bean bag or the ball and set the timer for a random interval, even a short one — one minute or even six seconds, or you can even vary the intervals to make it more interesting — depending on the size of your class. When the timer stops, the student holding the bean bag must read one of the flashcards and convert it into the opposite e.g., direct speech to indirect speech, or the other way round. If they are wrong, they must leave the circle. You can vary the game by changing the flashcards to contain other words where students would need to come with sentences containing, say for example, , add , . Each of the activities suggested above should establish a situation, a context that should help your students see just how useful really is. If you enjoyed this article, please help spread it by clicking one of those sharing buttons below. And if you are interested in more, you should follow our Facebook page where we share more about creative, non-boring ways to teach English. . That's 4,036 pages filled with thousands of practical activities and tips that you can start using today. 30-day money back guarantee. --> Copyright 2007-2021 пїЅ Submit a worksheet Mobile version The Reported Speech Table of contents, what is reported speech, direct speech vs reported speech. Direct speech Reported speech She says: “I like tuna fish.” She says that she likes tuna fish. She said: “I’m visiting Paris next weekend.” She said that she was visiting Paris the following weekend. He asked Betty: “Do you like cheese?” He wanted to know if Betty liked cheese. Different types of reported speech A. reporting statements, 1- pronouns. Shifting back tense Direct speech Reported speech (no backshift) “I poems.” He that he poems. (backshift) “I poems He that he poems. Direct Speech Reported Speech He said: “I happy” He said that he happy He said: “I for my keys” He said that he for his keys He said: “I New York last year” He said that he New York the previous year. He said: ” I here for a long time “ He said that he there for a long time He said: “They the work when I “ He said that they the work when he “ He said: “I football when the accident “ He said that football when the accident He said: “I football for two hours.” He said that football for two hours He said: “I a newspaper when the light “ He said that he a newspaper when the light He said: “I the door.” He said that the door. He said: “I a Mercedes if I rich” He said that he a Mercedes if he rich 3. Modal verbs Modal Direct speech Reported speech can “I do it.” He said that he do it. may “ I go out?” He wanted to know if he go out. must “She apply for the job.” He said that she apply for the job. will “They call you.” He told her that they call her. 4- Place, demonstratives, and time expressions Direct Speech Reported Speech Time Expressions today that day now then yesterday the day before … days ago … days before last week the week before/the previous week next year the following year/the next year/ the year after tomorrow the next day/the following day Place here there Demonstratives this that these those B. Reporting Questions Types of questions Direct speech Reported speech With question words (what, why, where, how…) “Why don’t you speak English?” He asked me why I didn’t speak English. Without question words (yes or no questions) “Do you speak English?” He asked me whether/if I spoke English. C. Reporting requests/commands Direct speech Reported speech “Nancy, do the exercise.” He told Nancy to do the exercise. “Nancy, give me your pen, please.” He asked Nancy to give him her pen. Tenses are not relevant for requests, simply use / + verb (infinitive without “to”) For affirmative use + infinitive (without to) For negative requests, use + infinitive (without to). D. Other transformations Main clauses connected with and/but, punctuation rules of the reported speech, can we omit that in the reported speech, list of reporting verbs. Direct speech Reported speech simple present simple past simple past past perfect present continuous past continuous past continuous past perfect continuous will would shall should may might can could must had to Reported speech: How to say what someone said in English? Reported speech is the name we give to the set of grammatical structures we use to tell someone what another person said or thought. A statement that reports speech always has two main parts: a reporting verb No definition set for verb Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. (e.g. say , tell , ask , …) and the message (what the person said or thought). Exactly how we combine and phrase these, though, depends on a lot of different factors. There are two main types of reported speech: direct speech and indirect speech . Direct speech (or “quoted speech”) repeats someone’s exact words, usually within quotation marks. For example: Rachel said, “I will meet you at the entrance at 9 a.m.” Indirect speech shares someone’s message without using their exact words. For example: Rachel said that she would meet us at the entrance at 9 a.m. Rachel suggested we meet at the entrance at 9 a.m. Indirect speech is more common in everyday conversation, but sentences like this involve more complex grammar rules. It is important to know how to report speech in English. We repeat what other people said all the time in both writing and speaking. Whether you’re retelling a conversation, summarizing a book, or discussing a news report, understanding how to use reported speech in English is important. In this post, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about reporting speech in English. We’ll start by looking at direct speech, and then we’ll spend the rest of the post on indirect speech. We’ll first cover some general rules for indirect speech and then we’ll go through how to report different types of speech, like statements, questions, instructions, and more. Let’s dive in! Table of Contents How to give a direct quote in english. When you want to give a direct quote in English, it means you’re reporting someone’s exact words , and you put those words inside quotation marks. We use this method a lot in books and the news, but it can also be used in speech, particularly in longer stories. To do this correctly, we need to follow some grammar rules: Put quotation marks ( “ ” ) around the words that you want to quote. For example: Rachel said, “ I love to watch movies. ” Put reporting verbs like say , tell , ask , and others before or after the quoted words. But where you put them affects the punctuation rules! Before the quote: Follow these punctuation rules: Add a comma ( , ) after the reporting verb. Keep the same punctuation from the original text inside the closing quotation mark. For example: Rachel said , “I love to watch horror movies . ” Rachel asked , “What time does the movie start ? ” Rachel thought , “What an excellent movie ! ” After the quote: End the sentence with a period . Keep the question mark (?) or exclamation mark (!), but change the period (.) to a comma inside the closing quotation mark. “I love to watch movies , ” said Rachel. “What time does the movie start ? ” asked Rachel. “What a great movie ! ” thought Rachel. In casual spoken English, you will probably hear native speakers use be like to introduce a direct quote. Check it out: I was like , “Why are you hiding here?” and Margot was like , “We’re waiting to surprise Jim” So I was like , “Can I join you?” and she was like , “Sure!” So we stood behind the corner and when Jim came out of class we jumped out at him and Jim just went “WAAAAAA!” in this super high-pitched voice and it was so funny! Be aware, though, that when English speakers use be like to report speech, they are not always representing someone’s exact words! This uses the grammar of a direct quote, but you can use be like even if nobody spoke at all! For example: Jim and I were hiding in a bush and Margot came along and found us and was like “What the heck?” and so we explained that we were waiting there to surprise Mr. Hastings. What are some general rules for indirect speech in English? The biggest difference in indirect speech is that you don’t use quotation marks. Instead, you integrate the reported speech into your own statement using a subordinate clause No definition set for subordinate clause Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. or an infinitive phrase No definition set for infinitive phrase Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. . Exactly how this is done depends on whether you are reporting a statement, question, command, suggestion, etc. Lisa said that she is very tired . Lisa asked whether she could stay up late . Lisa’s mother ordered her to go to sleep . In this section, we will focus on some general rules for converting direct speech into indirect speech. Here are key aspects to consider: Pronoun changes Adverbial expressions for time alteration Verb tense adjustments We’ll talk more about how to report different types of speech further down. While indirect speech is a common method to report what someone has said, there are other ways to communicate a person’s words or reactions, such as by using reporting verbs with actions. Here are some examples: He agreed with the proposal. She expressed surprise at the unexpected news. He confirmed his participation in the project. He denied his involvement in the incident. How to change pronouns in English indirect speech? In English indirect speech, we change all pronouns No definition set for pronouns Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. and related words ( possessive adjectives , demonstrative words ) to reflect the context in which the speech is reported . For example: am coming. is coming. bag is red. bag is red. will help . will help . are coming to dinner with . are coming to dinner with . is new purse. is new purse. will stand over . will stand over . is my best friend. are her best friend. should go shopping. should go shopping. is not very nice. is not very nice. Make sure to change the form of the verb to agree with the new subject pronoun as well! How to change time expressions in English indirect speech? In English indirect speech, we also change time expressions (e.g. that day , yesterday , soon , ...) to reflect the context in which the speech is reported . For example: . . . . . . . . . . Here are some common ways to change time expressions if you are reporting a quote that was given a long time ago, or on a non-specific day. You will often see these in stories written in the past tense as well: When to use a different tense in indirect speech? We also change the tense of the verb in reported speech to reflect the context in which the speech is reported. However, you will only need to change the tense if the situation has changed or might have changed since the original quote was given. For example, imagine John, Mary, and Lisa are at a party together. John had a conversation with Mary first, then he talks to Lisa: in the next room. in the next room. in the next room. at 10. go home at 10. go home at 10. the host of the party at work. the host of the party at work. find the drinks. find the drinks. find the drinks. happy to see you! happy to see me. into the other room. into the other room. into the other room. to see Margot tonight too. to see Margot tonight too. to see Margot tonight too. Margot since she spoke. Here are the most common ways to change the tense in reported speech to show that a situation has changed or might have changed since the original quote: not nice. not nice. outside. outside. nice all week, though. nice all week, though. well. well. → would → could → might make a cake next time. make a cake next time. * Should I use past perfect or past simple in reported speech? You can often use either the past simple or the past perfect to report a quote that originally used the past simple. However, there is a slight difference. Let’s have a look! Mary said, “I ate already.” Mary said that she ate already. Mary said that she had eaten already. The difference is not always important, but you are more likely to see the past perfect if it has been a long time since someone spoke. How to use different reporting verbs in English? As mentioned earlier, reporting verbs play a crucial role in connecting a speaker’s reported statement with the original text. Different reporting verbs are used for various sentence types. Let’s explore how to use these verbs for different purposes. How to report statements in English? In English, a statement can be reported using a direct quote or an indirect speech clause that begins with the word that (though the word that can sometimes be deleted). We use two different types of verbs to report statements: those which require a recipient and those that do not. Reporting verbs with a recipient: Reporting verbs in this group always specify the person who someone spoke to. The recipient is the object of the verb. Common verbs in this group include tell , inform , notify , make aware , or let know . Tom told Mary , “I have a cold.” Tom told Mary (that) he had a cold. “Tom has a cold,” Mary informed me . Mary informed me that Tom has a cold. When you use make aware or let know the object comes after the first part of the reporting verb: Tom made Mary aware that he had a cold. Mary let me know that Tom had a cold. These verbs are not used for direct speech and are always used with that . Reporting verb without a recipient: These reporting verbs do not take an object and do not require a recipient. All verbs for thoughts, beliefs, and writing fall into this group, but most reporting verbs for speaking are part of this group as well, for example: say , yell , state , whisper , write , think , and more. Tom told , “I can’t come to school today.” Tom said (that) he couldn't come to school. Tom thought , “I should start working on the assignment.” Tom thought (that) he should start working on the assignment. Tom wrote , “Mary is a liar.” Tom wrote that Mary was a liar. If you want to specify a recipient with a verb like this, you can usually do that by adding to + recipient , but usually it is better to just use another reporting verb. Tom said to Julie , “I can’t come to school today.” Tom thought to himself that he should start working on the assignment. How to report questions? In English, we use reporting verbs like ask , inquire , wonder , ponder , or want to know to report a question. When you report a question directly, you can just use one of the reporting verbs above, and use a question mark at the end of the direct quote: Margot asked , “Are you coming ? ” Margot wondered , “Is he lying to me ? ” When reporting questions in indirect speech, there are additional important rules to remember: No subject-auxiliary inversion: In direct questions in English , we usually switch the order of the subject No definition set for subject Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. and auxiliary No definition set for auxiliary Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. , but in indirect questions, we maintain the usual order of subject and verb. She asked, “Who was he chasing?” She asked who he was chasing. Use if or whether for yes/no questions: When you indirectly report a yes-no question No definition set for yes-no question Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. , you’ll need to introduce the question with if or whether (or sometimes whether or not ). If you’re reporting a content question, though, the interrogative word (e.g. who , what , which , where , ...) is all that you need. Margot wondered if James was coming to the party. Margot wondered whether James was coming to the party. Margot wondered who was coming to the party. Margot wondered when James was coming to the party. End with a full stop (period): Notice in the example above that the direct question ends in a question mark, but the indirect question does not. This is because the indirect question becomes part of a statement. The sentence states that a question was asked. Just like the reporting verbs we use for statements, the reporting verbs we use in questions can be used in different grammatical patterns. The three main patterns are: Reporting verb + reported question: Most reporting verbs for questions can be used in this structure, including ask , wonder , ponder , want to know , and inquire . He wanted to know if he needed to submit the paper that night. She asked who she needed to talk to for an extension. “What am I doing?” she wondered . Reporting verb + object + reported question: The most commonly used reporting verb in this structure is ask . It is used when one person is asking another person an indirect question. Mom asked me whether I was hungry. Mom asked me , “What do you want for dinner?” Reporting verb + about / as to + indirect question: This structure is often used to express a more formal or detailed inquiry. Reporting verbs such as ask and inquire are typically used in this context. He asked about whether she was hungry. He inquired as to who she was. How to report instructions? There are several ways to report that someone gave an instruction, command, request, or advice. You can report a command using direct speech, for example: “Pick up your toys!” she demanded. However, it is more common to hear these types of speech reported using indirect speech. Here are four common structures and reporting verbs to use: Reporting verb + object + infinitive No definition set for infinitive Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. with to : This structure is the most basic way to report a command. It is used with verbs like ask , advise , order , command , tell , instruct , and urge . Mom asked Dad to come home early that night. Mom told us to wait there till she returned. For negative commands, you can add not to the to infinitive. The coach advised us not to run in the swimming pool. Mom instructed us not to touch that hot stove. Reporting verb + that + subject + bare infinitive No definition set for bare infinitive Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. : This structure for reporting a command is more formal. Common verbs used in this structure include , ask request , demand , advise , order , command , bid , suggest , argue , propose , recommend , and insist . He demanded that she leave . Teacher requests that students be on time for class. This structure is often used when the command was not spoken directly to the person who must follow it. For example, when a teacher makes a rule or a government makes a law. say + infinitive with to : This is a very informal way to report a command. Usually the command is for both the person reporting the command and the person who the command is reported to. Mom said to clean up our lunch. bid + object + bare infinitive This structure is very uncommon in modern English, but you might hear it in poetry or old writing. He bade her stay a while. Have a look at our chart of reporting verbs for indirect speech to see a few other ways to report commands, requests, or advice! How to report requests for permission? There are two main ways to indirectly report that someone asked for or demanded permission: Reporting verb + infinitive with to : Common reporting verbs used with this structure include ask , request , demand , and beg . She asked to use the restroom. They begged to stay up a little longer. Reporting verb + (object) + if / whether + subject + can / could : In this structure, we use reporting verbs that generally report questions, like ask , inquire , or wonder . For example: Sam will ask her boss if Martha can leave. They asked if they could bring their pets to the store. These are used to report polite requests. In indirect speech, you don’t need to use words like please and they are often removed. How to report suggestions? There are two main ways to indirectly report that someone made a suggestion. In general, we use reporting verbs like suggest , recommend , and propose in both structures: Reporting verb + ( that ) + subject + bare infinitive This structure is used for a strong or confident suggestion. He suggested (that) they attend . She recommended (that) he come early. Reporting verb + ( that ) + subject + modal of possibility Use this structure for a hesitant or very polite suggestion. He suggested (that) she might attend. She proposed (that) they could meet later. How to report a promise in English? There are a couple different ways to report that someone made a promise: Promise + (object) + infinitive with to : This is the most common way to report that someone made a promise about their own behavior. Sarah promised to finish the project on time. Sarah promised her friend to help with the project. Promise / say + ( that ) + subject + will / would : You can use this structure to report that someone made a promise about their own behavior or about someone else’s behavior. For example: Sarah said / promised (that) she would finish the project on time. Sarah said / promised (that) her friend would finish the project on time. Promise / assure / tell + object + that + subject + will / would : This structure is used when a promise is spoken to someone specific. Sarah told her friend that she would help with the homework. And now you’ve seen how to report speech in English! Here are the most important things to take away from this post: Direct speech reports exact words using quotation marks. Indirect speech reports the message, using a subordinate clause or infinitive phrase. When reporting speech in a subordinate clause (for indirect speech), the pronouns, time adverbs, and verb tenses depend on the reporting context and do not always match the original quote. We saw the sentence patterns used to report statements, questions, requests for behavior, requests for permission, suggestions, and promises. Check out this list of English reporting verbs and their patterns to review! Now, let’s practice using English reporting verbs ! To embark on your next language adventure, join Mango on social! Ready to take the next step. The Mango Languages learning platform is designed to get you speaking like a local quickly and easily. We value your privacy. We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze our traffic. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to our use of cookies. Cookie Policy. latest in US News Russian propaganda outlet RT behind crowdfunding campaign for... Bomb threats made in Springfield, Ohio shutter schools -- as... Donald Trump, Kamala Harris neck and neck in Michigan, but top... SBF's jury only saw 'half the picture,' convicted fraudster's... 'Woke' head of elite UES school fired longtime teacher after... Border Patrol agent sounds off on job under Harris-Biden... 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Google Classroom Microsoft Teams Download PDF 113 COMMENTS Reported speech interactive worksheet for 4º ESO Some exercises to practise reported speech (statements, questions, orders, requests and suggestions) REPORTED SPEECH:4º ESO My mother asked me who I had been talking to the day before. (Reported S.) - Otros verbos:demandshoutwarn. - Órdenes:"Please, be quiet now!" (Direct Speech)The teacher asked us to be quiet then. (Reported S.)- Peticiones y Avisos:"Please, don't send homework today, teacher!" (Direct Sp.) The students begged the teacher not to send homework ... Reported speech Liveworksheets transforms your traditional printable worksheets into self-correcting interactive exercises that the students can do online and send to the teacher. Reported Speech ESL Games Activities Worksheets Fun ESL reported speech games, activities and worksheets to help you teach your students how to use indirect speech to report back what other people said. COMPLEX GRAMMAR FOR 4th E.S.O. REPORTED SPEECH I Here, you can find grammar explanations and some exercises about reported speech Apuntes + ejercicios Reported Speech.doc Documento Microsoft Word 63.0 KB Descarga Reported Speech Practise reported speech - clear explanations and lots of exercises. Reported Speech 4th eso Present simple--Past simple. 1. We change direct speech into reported speech by putting the main verb further into the past. ***We can omit THAT after SAY and TELLThey said they had lived in GuardamarThey told me they had lived in GuardamarThey said (that) they had lived in Guardamar. SAY+ to me (THAT)+REPORTED SPEECHThey said to me (that) they ... Reported Speech: Important Grammar Rules and Examples Learn about reported speech in English language: what it is, examples, rules, verb tense changes, modal verbs, time/place changes, and reporting verbs. Reported Speech Game, Activity, PDFs, Lesson Plans, Worksheets Find out all the top picks for reported speech games and activities, along with worksheets, lesson plans, online practice and more. "He Said What?" Top 10 ESL Activities for Reported Speech Reported Speech Card Games For some students, the best way to learn Reported Speech is by reading the statements they have to report. This is why we often write them on the board. Try these card games instead! For the first game, prepare a set of index card each with a direct speech statement on one side and the indirect statement on the other. Divide students into pairs. Student A picks up a ... Reported Speech Liveworksheets transforms your traditional printable worksheets into self-correcting interactive exercises that the students can do online and send to the teacher. PDF Eso 4 Revision Unit 6. Reported Speech 3. "Will you help organise the party for Jim next week?" asked Taylor. Taylor asked us if we ................................ Reported Speech online exercise for 4º ESO Liveworksheets transforms your traditional printable worksheets into self-correcting interactive exercises that the students can do online and send to the teacher. Indirect speech Reported speech - indirect speech. Reporting statements, questions and commands. Reporting verbs. English intermediate grammar exercises. Reported Speech REPORTED SPEECH - EXPLANATION AND PRACTICE Mark as done Descargar carpeta Reported speech We use reported speech when we want to tell someone what someone said. We usually use a reporting verb (e.g. say, tell, ask, etc.) and then change the tense of what was actually said in direct speech. So, direct speech is what someone actually says? Like 'I want to know about reported speech'? The Reported Speech Reported speech is when you tell somebody what you or another person said before. When reporting a speech, some changes are necessary. Reported Speech. Eso 4 The document contains examples of reported speech, with sentences in direct speech followed by the same sentences rewritten in reported or indirect speech. In the first section, direct speech quotes are rewritten by changing pronouns, tense, and sometimes words to report rather than quote what was said. The second section asks the reader to complete reported speech versions of questions and ... Reported speech: How to say what someone said in English? Reported speech is the name we give to the set of grammatical structures we use to tell someone what another person said or thought. A statement that reports speech always has two main parts: a reporting verb No definition set for verb Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Reported speech online exercise for 4TH YEAR OF ESO Liveworksheets transforms your traditional printable worksheets into self-correcting interactive exercises that the students can do online and send to the teacher. PDF Microsoft Word If we report what another person has said, we usually do not use the speaker's exact words (direct speech), but reported (indirect) speech. Therefore, you need to learn how to transform direct speech into reported speech. The structure is a little different depending on whether you want to transform a statement, question or request. 9/11 live updates: Latest highlights, news from 23rd anniversary 9/11 live updates: Biden and Harris attend wreath-laying ceremony at the Pentagon Reported Speech Practice Advanced English 4th ESO Liveworksheets transforms your traditional printable worksheets into self-correcting interactive exercises that the students can do online and send to the teacher. assignment essay homework paper phd report resume review speech thesis