Rewrite each of these questions in Reported Speech. Start with the words given, and make any additions you need.

1) “Is this workbook yours?”

She inquired ..... .

2) “Who are the victims of this crime?”

She wanted to know ..... .

3) “Will you go to the meeting if he does?”

He inquired ..... .

4) “Did the company get any profit this year?”

He asked ..... .

5) “For how many years was he sent to prison?”

She questioned ..... .

6) “Why did he never make the smallest effort to reach my father?”

Mary asked her friend ..... .

7) “Can I come and see you sometimes?”

She wanted to know ..... .

8) “Do you ever hear from your sister?”

Jack asked Megan .....

9) “How do they get rid of rats and mice?”

She questioned .....

10) “What’s wrong with Davis?”

He rang for Tracy and asked .....

11) “Do you agree with him about this?”

Tim asked seriously .....

12) “Have you been to New York?”

The boy inquired .....

13) “Can I have some more pocket money?”

The boy asked ..... .

14) “Where were you born?”

She asked him ..... .

15) “How far is the stadium?”

He wanted to know ..... .

16) “Are you still living in London?”

She asked ..... .

17) “Do you work in the central branch or in the provinces?”

She asked him ..... .

18) “Are you going to give me the money or not?”

She wanted to know ..... .

19) “Did he bring the book back?”

He wondered ..... .

20) “Where did you get such a lovely pullover?”

She asked her sister ..... .

Turn the questions into Reported Speech.

1) “Are you going to let me tell this?” she questioned.

2) “Do you really mean that, sweet?” she said looking at him curiously.

3) “What happened to you?” he asked when we got home.

4) “Have you got any paper handkerchiefs?” she asked.

5) “Can you open this tin for me?” she asked.

6) “Can you lend me five pounds till Monday?” Gerry asked Marta.

7) “How much does a tube of toothpaste cost?” a customer asked the salesman.

8) “What kind of pictures does she sell?” he questioned.

9) “When did you start working on this project?” she asked.

10) “Would you like anything more to eat or drink?” he asked.

11) “Could I borrow your car this afternoon?” he asked very cautiously.

12) “Have you got anything to eat? I’m getting hungry,” she said.

13) “Italians drink more wine than English people, don’t they?” he questioned.

14) He saw a cloud of smoke and asked, “What is burning?”

15) The policeman asked me, “Where did you lose your wallet?”

16) “Who has been using my typewriter?” said my father.

17) “How much do you think it will cost?” he asked.

18) “Have you been here long?” the other students asked him.

19) “What are you going to do with your old car?” I asked him.

20) “Did any of you actually see the accident happen?” said the policeman.

3. This is a part of a conversation between a policeman and a young woman. Turn their dialogue into Reported Speech. You can start like this:A policeman asked a young lady what time she …….

Policeman:What time did you stop work yesterday?

Woman: I don’t know. Probably, at half past five.

P: And where did you go after that?

W: I went straight home.

P: I see. How did you travel home? By bus?

W: Yes.

P: What bus did you take?

W: I don’t remember.

P: All right. What time did you arrive home?

W: Oh, around six, I suppose.

P: Did you see anybody you knew on the way?

W: I don’t think so. I don’t remember.

P: What did you do when you got home?

W: Made a cup of tea and put the TV on.

P: Oh, yes. What program did you watch?

W: ‘Front page’.

P: ‘Front page’ wasn’t on last night.

W: I’ve got it recorded on video.

P: I see. Did you make any phone calls?

W: Pardon?

P: Did you telephone anybody?

W: I might have done. I don’t remember.

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