Indirekte Rede lernen: Quiz und Übungen für Klasse 8 Gymnasium

Question 1

Correct the error in this reported speech sentence: "The teacher said we should have handed in our homework yesterday."

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The teacher said we should have handed in our homework by yesterday.

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The teacher said we have to hand in our homework yesterday.

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The teacher said we had handed in our homework yesterday.

Question 2

What type of reported speech is used in this sentence: "The teacher asked if we had finished our homework."?

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Indirect speech

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Direct speech

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Reported statement

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Reported command

Question 3

How do you transform commands and requests from direct speech into indirect speech? Provide examples to illustrate the use of reporting verbs and any necessary grammatical changes.

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Use reporting verbs that indicate a request or command and make necessary grammatical changes, such as changing the verb tense.

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Use imperative verbs in indirect speech and omit the subject pronoun.

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Use modal verbs in indirect speech and omit the object pronoun.

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Use conditional verbs in indirect speech and replace the subject pronoun with a possessive adjective.

Question 4

Identify the type of reported speech (statement, question, or command) used in the following sentence:

'The teacher asked the pupils to be quiet.'

Explain your choice.

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Command

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Statement

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Question

Question 5

Which reporting verb usually conveys a neutral or factual statement?

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State

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Admit

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Declare

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Insist

Question 6

What is the primary function of the reporting clause in this reported speech sentence: **The manager told me the project deadline had been extended.**

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To introduce the speaker and indicate the speech act.

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To express the speaker's emotions.

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To adjust the verb tense in the reported speech.

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To make the reported speech more comprehensible independently.

Question 7

In legal settings, why is it essential to use reported speech accurately and objectively?

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To ensure fairness and protect the rights of all parties involved.

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To make the proceedings more engaging for the jury.

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To reduce the time and resources spent on the trial.

Question 8

How can reported speech influence public opinion and political discourse? Provide examples from history or current events to support your answer.

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Reported speech can shape public opinion and influence political discourse both positively and negatively, by informing the public, persuading people, or spreading misinformation.

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Reported speech has no impact on public opinion or political discourse.

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Reported speech can only influence public opinion and political discourse if the person reporting it is biased.

Question 9

When changing direct speech to indirect speech, which of the following should you avoid doing?

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Adding quotation marks in indirect speech

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Using the same tense in indirect speech as in direct speech

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Changing the pronouns to reflect the speaker's perspective

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Adding a reporting verb to the indirect speech

Question 10

How has technology affected the use of reported speech in communication?

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New forms of reported speech have emerged, like using emojis and GIFs.

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Indirect speech is used more often online because it's more formal.

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Reported speech is used less often because people prefer to speak directly.

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Technology hasn't had a significant impact on reported speech.

Question 11

How does reported speech contribute to characterization and plot development in a literary work?

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It helps develop characterization by revealing characters' thoughts and motivations through dialogue.

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It adds depth and complexity to the narrative by presenting multiple perspectives and viewpoints.

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It serves as a plot device to advance the story without revealing significant character traits.

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It maintains a consistent narrative style by using direct speech throughout the text.

Question 12

When reporting someone's speech, what is the most crucial aspect to consider?

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Accuracy and impartiality

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Adding personal interpretations

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Altering the speaker's tone

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Always using direct speech

Question 13

When reporting someone's words or actions in a legal setting, what is the ethical duty of the reporter?

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Report the information accurately and objectively, without bias or distortion.

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Provide personal opinions and interpretations of the information.

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Protect the identity of the reported person, even if it impacts the case.

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Exaggerate or embellish the information to make it more captivating.

Question 14

How does the use of direct and indirect speech influence the reader's or viewer's experience of a story or event?

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Direct speech helps readers connect with characters and their emotions.

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Indirect speech provides a more neutral and summarized account of events.

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Direct speech is always used in formal writing, while indirect speech is used in informal settings.

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of direct speech?

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He said, 'I am going to the store.'

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He said he was going to the store.

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He told me to go to the store.

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He asked if I was going to the store.

Question 16

Which of the following reporting verbs is used to express an order or request?

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Tell

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Suggest

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Ask

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Say

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of an interrogative sentence in indirect speech?

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He asked if I was going to the store.

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He said that he was going to the store.

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He told me to go to the store.

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He suggested going to the store.

Question 18

What is the primary reason for using reported speech?

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To report what someone said or thought.

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To make a story more interesting.

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To show that the speaker is quoting someone else.

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To avoid using direct speech.

Question 19

In which situations can using reported speech be unethical or manipulative?

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When it is used to twist someone's words or intentions

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When it is used to avoid taking ownership of one's own words or actions

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When it is used to spread rumors or gossip

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Never

Question 20

A character in a novel exclaims, "I can't believe we won the game!" Rewrite this statement in indirect speech, using the correct verb tense and an appropriate introductory verb:

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The character said they couldn't believe they had won the game.

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The character said they can't believe they won the game.

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The character said they couldn't believe they were winning the game.

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The character said they had won the game.

Question 21

How does reported speech help develop characters in a story?

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It shows the reader what characters are thinking and feeling, helping us understand them better.

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It only gives us facts about what happened, so we can't learn much about the characters.

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It's mostly used to summarize events, so it doesn't add much to the characters.

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It makes characters seem less real and relatable.

Question 22

What is a key advantage of using reported speech in academic writing?

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It helps to avoid plagiarism by correctly attributing ideas to their original sources.

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It allows the writer to express their own opinions without bias.

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It makes the writing more interesting and engaging for readers.

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It weakens the writer's argument by introducing outside perspectives.

Question 23

In journalism, using reported speech involves ethical considerations. Discuss the importance of accuracy, fairness, and avoiding bias when reporting someone else's words.

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Accuracy, fairness, and avoiding bias are essential ethical considerations when reporting someone else's words in journalism.

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Reported speech should never be used in journalism because it can easily lead to bias and misrepresentation.

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Journalists have the right to change or leave out parts of reported speech if they think it will make the article better.

Question 24

Which of the following correctly reports the statement "I am going to the park tomorrow"?

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He said that he is going to the park tomorrow.

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He said that he would go to the park tomorrow.

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He said that he went to the park tomorrow.

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He said that he has gone to the park tomorrow.

Question 25

Which of the following correctly reports the command "Close the door!"?

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He told us to close the door.

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He told us to have closed the door.

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He told us to be closing the door.

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He told us to have been closing the door.

Question 26

Which of the following correctly reports the statement "I had already finished my homework before you arrived"?

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He said that he had already finished his homework before I arrived.

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He said that he had already finished his homework before I would arrive.

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He said that he has already finished his homework before I arrived.

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He said that he was already finishing his homework before I arrived.

Question 27

Which of the following correctly reports the statement "I had been waiting for you for hours"?

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He said that he had been waiting for me for hours.

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He said that he has been waiting for me for hours.

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He said that he was waiting for me for hours.

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He said that he would have been waiting for me for hours.

Question 28

Which of the following correctly reports the statement "I think it will rain tomorrow"?

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He said that he thought it would rain tomorrow.

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He said that he thinks it will rain tomorrow.

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He said that he thought it has rained tomorrow.

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He said that he thinks it would have rained tomorrow.

Question 29

Which of the following correctly reports the statement "I wish I had more time"?

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He said that he wished he had more time.

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He said that he wishes he has more time.

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He said that he wished he would have more time.

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He said that he wishes he had had more time.

Question 30

Which of the following correctly reports the statement "I am sorry that I am late"?

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He said that he was sorry that he was late.

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He said that he is sorry that he will be late.

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He said that he was sorry that he had been late.

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He said that he is sorry that he has been late.

Question 31

Explain how cultural norms, power dynamics, and linguistic conventions can influence the use and interpretation of reported speech across different social contexts.

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Cultural norms influence the choice of reporting verbs and the interpretation of reported speech within a given society.

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Power dynamics can affect the choice of reporting verbs and the interpretation of reported speech.

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Linguistic conventions, such as politeness markers, can impact the interpretation of reported speech but do not influence its use.

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The use and interpretation of reported speech are not affected by cultural context.

Question 32

How can reported speech boost student participation and critical thinking in classroom discussions?

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Encourages active listening

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Integrates diverse viewpoints

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Simplifies complex concepts

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Restricts student expression

Question 33

Sarah wanted to go to the cinema tomorrow. How did she tell Mike about it?

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Sarah told Mike that she wanted to go to the cinema tomorrow.

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Sarah told Mike that she wants to go to the cinema tomorrow.

Question 34

The teacher asked if the students had finished their homework. Which reporting verb is used in this sentence?

Accepted Answer

asked

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told

Question 35

Mark wasn't sure if he could come to the party on Saturday. How did he express his uncertainty?

Accepted Answer

Mark said that he wasn't sure if he could come to the party on Saturday.

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Mark said that he isn't sure if he can come to the party on Saturday.

Question 36

The doctor advised me to rest for a few days. How did the doctor express this advice?

Accepted Answer

The doctor said that I should rest for a few days.

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The doctor said that I have to rest for a few days.

Question 37

Which reporting verb is used to report a question?

Accepted Answer

ask

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tell

Question 38

Someone asked where the nearest bus stop was. How did they phrase their question?

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He asked where the nearest bus stop was.

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He asked where the nearest bus stop will be.

Question 39

Someone told me to go home. How did they express this command?

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He told me to go home.

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He suggested me to go home.

Question 40

Welche Aussage ist im indirekten Bericht formuliert?

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Er sagte, er sei krank.

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Er sagte, dass er krank war.

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Er sagte: "Ich bin krank."

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Er sagte, dass er krank gewesen wäre.

Question 41

Welche Aussage ist ein Beispiel für indirekte Rede mit einem Fragewort?

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Sie fragte, wer ihr das Buch gestohlen habe.

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Er sagte, er werde morgen kommen.

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Sie sagte, sie habe ihr Buch verloren.

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Sie bat mich, das Fenster zu schließen.

Question 42

Wie lautet der korrekte indirekte Bericht für den Satz: 
"Du solltest härter lernen", riet der Lehrer.

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Der Lehrer riet, man solle härter lernen.

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Der Lehrer riet, man sollte härter gelernt haben.

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Der Lehrer riet, man dürfe härter gelernt haben.

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Der Lehrer riet, man dürfe härter lernen.

Question 43

Identify the sentence that is in reported speech.

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He said that he was going to the store.

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He goes to the store.

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He will go to the store.

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He went to the store.

Question 44

Transform the following sentence into reported speech: "I don't like coffee."

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He said he didn't like coffee.

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He said he didn't liked coffee.

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He said he doesn't like coffee.

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He said he won't like coffee.

Question 45

Which of these reporting verbs is used to report a question?

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asked

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told

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said

Question 46

Identify a characteristic of indirect speech.

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It uses a different tense.

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It uses quotation marks.

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It uses the same pronouns as the original speaker.

Question 47

Change this sentence into reported speech: "I will be there tomorrow."

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He said he would be there the next day.

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He said he was there the next day.

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He said he is there the next day.

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He said he will be there the next day.

Question 48

Identify an example of embedded reported speech.

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He told me that he had seen the movie.

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He had seen the movie.

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He said, "I saw the movie."

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He saw the movie, he said.

Question 49

Which of these reporting verbs can be used to report a suggestion?

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suggested

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told

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explained

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asked

Question 50

Change this sentence into reported speech: "I've never seen such a beautiful sunset."

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He said he had never seen such a beautiful sunset.

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He said he never sees such a beautiful sunset.

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He said he has never seen such a beautiful sunset.

Question 51

What is the correct indirect speech for "What are you doing?" the teacher asked?

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The teacher asked me what I was doing.

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The teacher asked me what I am doing.

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The teacher asked me what I will do.

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The teacher asked what I did.

Question 52

Choose the appropriate reporting verb for "You must be honest" in indirect speech.

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He insisted

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He suggested

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He doubted

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He claimed

Question 53

Which of the following sentences demonstrates indirect speech?

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She informed me that she was unwell.

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She feels unwell.

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She exclaimed, "I am unwell!"

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I am feeling unwell.

Question 54

What is the main purpose of using reported speech?

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To convey information or statements from others without replicating their exact words.

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To add suspense or excitement to a narrative.

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To indicate personal opinions or sentiments.

Question 55

Which reporting verb is used to introduce reported questions?

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Asked

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Told

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Replied

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Said

Question 56

Change this sentence into indirect speech: "I will lend you my notes," she offered.

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She offered to lend me her notes.

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She offered that she would lend me her notes.

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She offered to have lent me her notes.

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She offered I would lend her my notes.

Question 57

She promised, "I will never forget your kindness." Reported speech:

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She promised that she would never forget my kindness.

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She promised that she will never forget my kindness.

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She promised that she had never forgotten my kindness.

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She promised that she was going to never forget my kindness.

Question 58

Sarah said, "What a beautiful day!" How would you report what she said?

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Sarah exclaimed that it was a beautiful day.

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Sarah exclaimed that it had been a beautiful day.

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Sarah exclaimed that it would be a beautiful day.

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Sarah exclaimed that it is a beautiful day.

Question 59

John answered, "I have never been to London." How would you report what he said?

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John replied that he had never been to London.

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John replied that he has never been to London.

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John replied that he had not been to London.

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John replied that he was not going to London.

Question 60

The manager said, "Please submit your reports by Friday." How would you report this request in indirect speech?

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The manager requested that the reports be submitted by Friday.

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The manager requested that the reports had been submitted by Friday.

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The manager requested that the reports were submitted by Friday.

Question 61

Maria said, "I wish I had more time." How would you report her wish?

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Maria said she wished she had more time.

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Maria said she wish she had more time.

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Maria said she wished she has more time.

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Maria said she wishes she had more time.

Question 62

When reporting what someone said, what tense is the reporting verb usually in?

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Past simple

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Future simple

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Present simple

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Past perfect

Question 63

Which type of pronoun usually changes when reporting speech?

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Personal pronouns

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Possessive pronouns

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Indefinite pronouns

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Demonstrative pronouns

Question 64

Which reporting verb is used to report someone's thoughts or feelings?

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Believe

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Order

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Tell

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Say