Reported Speech Quiz Online Practice Test 2

1. In reported speech, we usually change the verb tense from the original statement. Which of the following verb tenses would we use to report a present tense statement?

2. "I have a headache." She __________ that she had a headache.

3. In reported speech, we often use the word "that" to introduce a clause. For example: "She said that she was tired." Is the word "that" always necessary in reported speech?

4. "I'm sorry I forgot your birthday." He __________ for forgetting my birthday.

5. When reporting a request or command, we often use the word "to" before the verb. For example: "She told me to finish the assignment." Is this correct?

6. "I'm going to bed early tonight." She __________ that she was going to bed early that night.

7. He always asks me not to burn the cookies. Choose the correct direct speech.

8. What is the term for when we repeat someone else's words or ideas, rather than stating our own?

9. When reporting a statement made in the past, we often use the past perfect tense. Which of the following is an example of a past perfect verb?

10. "I'm sorry I'm late."? Convert this sentence to reported speech.

11. "I'm not feeling well." He __________ that he wasn't feeling well.

12. When reporting a question, we usually use the word "if" or "whether" in place of the original question word (e.g. "who", "what", "where", etc.). For example: "She asked me if I had finished the assignment." Is this correct?

13. John asked me where I worked. Choose the correct direct speech.

14. "Let's go to the cinema!" Convert this sentence to reported speech.

15. When changing from direct speech to reported speech, we often need to change the pronouns and possessive adjectives. For example: "I'm going to the store," becomes "She said she was going to the store." Is this correct?

16. "If it rains, we'll have to cancel the picnic." Convert this sentence to reported speech.

17. Which of the following is a reporting verb?

18. "Can you pass the salt?" Convert this sentence to reported speech.

19. Which of the following is usually required with reported YES/NO questions?

20. "Could you close the window?" she asked. She __________ if I could close the window.