Exercise 6. Complete the sentences with say or tell (in the correct form). Use only one word each time

1 Ann said goodbye to me and left.

2 …… us about your holiday. Did you have a nice time?

3 Don't just stand there!......something!

4 I wonder where Sue is. She……she would be here at 8 o'clock.

5 Jack……me that he was fed up with his job.

6 The doctor……that I should rest for at least a week.

7 Don't……anybody what I……It's a secret just between us.

8 'Did she……you what happened?' 'No, she didn't……anything to me.'

9 George couldn't help me. He…...me to ask Kate.

10 George couldn't help me. He……to ask Kate.

Exercise 7. The following sentences are direct speech:

1 Don't wait for me if I'm late.

2 Please slow down.

3 Hurry up!

4 Can you open your bag, please?

5 Don’t worry, Sue.

6 Will you marry me?

7 Mind your own business.

8 Could you repeat what you said, please?

9 Do you think you could give me a hand, Tom?

Now choose one of these to complete each sentence below. Use reported speech.

1 Bill was taking a long time to get ready, so I told him to hurry up.

2 Sarah was driving too fast, so I asked……

3 Sue was very pessimistic about the situation. I told......

4 I couldn't move the piano alone, so I……

5 The customs officer looked at me suspiciously and……

6 I had difficulty understanding him, so I……

7 I didn't want to delay Ann, so I……

8 John was very much in love with Mary, so he……

9 He started asking me personal questions, so……

UNIT 21 PASSIVE VOICE