Sequence of tenses (согласование времен). Direct and reported speech (прямаяикосвеннаяречь)

 

Ex.1. Choose the proper tense form of the verb and translate the sentences.

1.He said the story (is, was) very interesting. 2.He told her that many of the students (will go, would go) to the football match the following day. 3. My friend says he always (has supported, had supported) Dynamo. 4.The coach said that the British team (has come, had come) to take part in the competition the day before. 5.In a letter to my friend I wrote that I (am, was) very sorry he couldn’t come to Minsk for a holiday.6.Our coach told us that we (will play, would play)against the team from Moscow.

 

Ex.2. Transform direct speech into reported speech. Make the necessary changes and translate the sentences.

Model: He said: “Ted, I don’t remember your telephone number?

He said that he did not remember Ted’s telephone number.

1. The commentator said: “The score is 2:1 to Dynamo”. 2.He asked Mike: “Who won the last swimming event?” 3. “Was it a cup game?” Nick asked Mike. 4.She said: “Don’t book tickets for the plane. I have already booked them.” 5.The coach said: “Don’t come for the practice today”. 6.He said: “I have never seen anything like it.”

 

Ex3. Write questions 1-6 in reported speech. Begin: “She asked him …”

1. Do you know Minsk?

 

                       2. Where is the nearest bank?

 

 

3. Can you show me the way?

 

                       4. How much is a bus ticket?

 

5. What time do the banks open?

 

                       6. Is it far to Dynamo stadium?

 

Упражнение 1. Change the direct speech into reported speech. Переведите в косвенную речь.

Example “I work hard,” Jillian said.

— Jillian said that he worked hard.

1. “I am planning to go to Kenya,” Sally said.

2. “I take my little sister to school every day,” little Anthony said.

3. “You may take my textbook,” Nonna said.

4. “They are playing in the gym now,” Nick said.

5. “I don’t like chocolate,” Mary said.

6. “My sister is ready to go” Helen said.

7. “My mother usually goes shopping on Saturday,” the girl said.

8. “The birds build their nests among the trees,” the teacher said.

9. “I am not married,” Jimmy said.

10. “I can't read these books. I don’t like them,” Petra said.

Упражнение 2. Change the direct speech into reported speech. Переведите в косвенную речь.

Example 1: I have already finished the test. -> He said he had already finished the test.

1. We have gone on holiday.

2. Nelly can’t write; she has cut her finger.

3. The Ivanovs have travelled to many places.

4. Sam has already learnt the poem.

5. My sister has broken my pencil.

6. My dad has never travelled by plane.

7. Andrew has lost his keys.

8. Jill has never slept in a tent.

Example 2: The party finished late. —> He said (that) the party had finished late.

1. They lived in a camp when they were on holiday.

2. My brother got up early this morning.

3. Li was a famous sportsman.

4. The couple agreed to meet at six.

5. Yesterday, I saw Mary in the street.

6. Sammy arrived by train.

7. Nicky went home early yesterday.

8. The kids played tennis in the yard.

Example 3: I’ll meet them at school. —> He said he would meet them at school.

1. The match will take place next week.

2. This work will take little time.

3. My parents will come at 3.

4. Mike will do this exercise later.

5. My friend won’t be able to come.

6. They’ll build a new hotel here.

7. It will rain tomorrow.

8. We’ll have examinations next year.

 

Упражнение 9. Write reported questions.

Example: “Who is he?” she asked.

— She asked who he was.

1. “Why is she working so late?” he asked.

2. “Is she British?” he asked.

3. “What’s her name?” he asked.

4. “What did she buy?” he asked.

5. “Will you have something to eat?” she asked.

6. “Have they got any money?” she asked.

7. “How did you do that?” she asked.

Упражнение 10. Imagine that your mother gave you some instructions. Report them to your partner. Use the sentences below.

Example: Feed the cat.

She told me to feed the cat.

1. Come home straight after school.

2. Warm up your dinner.

3. Wash up the dishes after the dinner.

4. Buy bread, milk and sugar.

5. Start doing your homework before I come.

6. Take the dog for a walk.

7. Clean your room.

8. Wait for me at home.

Упражнение 11. Tell your partner what instructions you have got from different teachers today. Use the sentences below.

Don’t be late for the lesson.

— She told us not to be late for the lesson

1. Don’t stay outside after the bell comes.

2. Don’t run along the corridor.

3. Don’t make noise.

4. Don’t look into your neighbor’s exercise-book.

5. Don’t lie on your desk.

6. Don’t ask me silly questions.

7. Don’t waste time at the lesson.

8. Listen to me attentively.

9. Write down the rule into your exercise-books.

Get down to work.