Тест по теме "Reported speech" для 10 класса.

1 вариант

1) Underline the most suitable verb form in each sentence.

1. Bill asked Mary if she had done anything the previous weekend.

‘Have you done / Did you do anything last weekend?’

2. The policeman asked me if the car belonged to me.

‘Does / Did this car belong to you?’ asked the policeman.

3. Joe asked Tina when she would get back.

‘When will you get / have you got back?’ asked Joe.

4. Eddie asked Steve who he had been to the cinema with.

‘Who did you go / had you been to the cinema with?’ asked Eddie.

2) Rewrite each sentence as direct speech.

1. Graham told Ian he would see him the following day.

…..”I'll see you tomorrow Ian” said Graham................

2. Shirley told Larry she would see him that evening.

3. Bill told Stephen he hadn’t been at home that morning.

4 Margaret told John to phone her on the following day.

5 Tim told Ron he was leaving that afternoon.

 

3) Rewrite each sentence as indirect speech, beginning as shown.

1. ‘You can’t park here.’

The police officer told Jack....that he couldn't park there............

2.  ‘I’ll see you in the morning, Helen.’

Peter told Helen....................

3. ‘I left my umbrella here two days ago.’

Susan told them.................................................................

4. ‘I like this hotel very much.’

Diana told me.................................................

5. ‘I think it’s going to rain tonight.’

William said....................................................

4 )Rewrite each question in indirect speech, beginning as shown.

1 ‘What time does the film start, Peter?’

I asked...Peter what time the film started.................................

2.  ‘Why did you apply for this job?’ asked the sales manager.

The sales manager asked me........................

3.  ‘Are you enjoying your flight?’

The flight attendant asked me.......................

4.  ‘How does the photocopier work?’

I asked the salesman.....................................

5.  ‘Have you ever been to Japan, Paul?’

Sue asked Paul.....................................

5) Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown. Do not change the meaning.

1. What time does the next boat leave?

Do you think you could tell me........what time the next boat leaves..........................?

2. How much does this pullover cost?

I’d like to know.......................................?

3. How do I get to Victoria Station?

Can you explain....................................?

4. Does this train go to Gatwick Airport?

Could you tell me.....................................?

5. Where do you come from?

Would you mind telling me............................?

2 вариант

1) Underline the most suitable verb form in each sentence.

1 Helen asked me if I liked visiting old buildings.

Do you like / Did you like visiting old buildings?’ asked Helen.

2.  Fiona asked me if I had seen her umbrella anywhere.

‘Did you see / Have you seen my umbrella anywhere?’ asked Fiona.

3.  My parents asked me what time I had got home the night before.

‘What time did you get / have you got home last night?’ my parents asked.

4.  David asked a passer-by if it was the right road for Hastings.

‘Is / Was this the right road for Hastings?’ asked David.

2) Rewrite each sentence as direct speech.

1.  Graham told Ian he would see him the following day.

…..”I'll see you tomorrow Ian” said Graham................

2. Pauline told the children their swimming things were not there.

3. David told me my letter had arrived the day before.

4.  Margaret told John to phone her on the following day.

5.  Christine told Michael she had lost her keys the night before.

3) Rewrite each sentence as indirect speech, beginning as shown.

1. ‘You can’t park here.’

The police officer told Jack....that he couldn't park there............

2.  ‘I’m catching the 5.30 plane tomorrow evening.’

Janet said...............................................

3. ‘The trousers have to be ready this afternoon.’

Paul told the dry-cleaners ..............................

4. ‘The parcel ought to be here by the end of next week.’

Brian said........................................................

5. ‘I think it’s going to rain tonight.’

William said....................................................

4) Rewrite each question in indirect speech, beginning as shown.

1 ‘What time does the film start, Peter?’

I asked...Peter what time the film started.................................

2 ‘Do you watch television every evening, Chris?’

The interviewer asked....................................

3.  ‘Are you taking much money with you to France?’

My bank manager wanted to know.................

4. ‘When will I know the results of the examination?’

Maria asked the examiner.......................

5. ‘Have you ever been to Japan, Paul?’

Sue asked Paul.....................................

5) Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown. Do not change the meaning.

1. . What time does the next boat leave?

Do you think you could tell me......what time the next boat leaves.........?

1. Where can I change some money?

Can you tell me.....................................?

1. Where is the toilet?

Could you possibly tell me...........................?

1. Does this train go to Gatwick Airport?

Could you tell me.....................................?

1. What do you think of London?

Do you think you could tell me.......................?