Read the following sentences and change them into reported speech.
1. Mimi said, “I have been writing this letter.”
2. I said, “Sam’s driving the car.”
3. My uncle said, “I am cooking lunch.”
4. My brother said, “I had already eaten.”
5. The old lady said to the girl, “Where do you come from?”
6. Jon said, “I like to play rugby.”
7. My mother said, “I get up early every morning.”
8. The maths teacher said, “Three divided by three is one.”
9. Mohit said, “Switzerland is a very beautiful country.”
10. Ruben said, “It is very cold outside.”
11. The teacher said, “The French Revolution took place in 1789.”
12. Uma said, “I saw a Royal Bengal Tiger in the zoo.”
13. Luke said, “I can do this homework.”
14. Aswini said to her mother, “I have passed the test”.
15. Daphne said to Antony, “I will go to London tomorrow.”
16. The boy said, “My father is sleeping.”
17. The traffic police said to us, “Where are you going?”
18. The man shouted, “Let me go.”
19. Shivina said, “Alas! I am lost.”
20. “I know her contact number,” said Helena.
21. Stefen said, “My granny is making pasta.”
22. Raj said to Simran, “Have you ever been to the National Museum?”
23. Anish said to Sid, “Please lend me the book.”
24. The teacher said to the parents, “Shelly is working very hard.”
25. Joshua said, “I have completed my assignment.”
26. I said to Alka, “How long will you stay here?”
27. The child told his dad, “I want an ice cream.”
28. Meera said, “I am not feeling well.”
29. The teacher said to Vivek, “Draw the diagram of the plant’s parts.”
30. Irin said, “I am playing the piano.”
31. My mother said to me, “Help me carry this bag.”
32. Rahul said, “My sister is very helpful.”
33. The news reporter said, “The flight will be delayed by a few hours due to heavy rains.”
34. Urmi said to her mother, “I want a slice of pizza.”
35. I said to Daniel, “Are you reading this book?”
Modals
Fill in the gaps using appropriate modals
1. I __ cook dinner for everyone tonight. (can/could)
2. __ you lend me your car for the weekend? (could/may)
3. The boss __ ask you to work overtime today. (might/will)
4. According to the forecast, it __ rain later this evening. (might/should)
5. If John doesn’t study, he __ fail his test. (may/might)
6. Everyone __ obey the law. (must/should)
7. It __ be challenging to learn a new language. (can/must)
8. My dad __ get angry if I come home late. (will/might)
9. We ___ respect our elders. (should/could)
10. I __ go to the gym later. (will/can)
11. You ___ arrive on time for the meeting. (should/must)
12. Everyone __ pay their taxes. (must/should)
13. __ you guide me to the nearest station? (can/might)
14. The patient __ be taken to the hospital right away. (must/may)
15. ___ we order pizza tonight? (shall/will)
16. My friend (can/must) play the guitar very well.
17. (Could/should) I borrow your book?
18. You (must/can) not talk during the movie.
19. I (could/may) need assistance in moving these boxes.
20. Sir, (could/may) you repeat the instructions?
21. I (may/might) not be able to attend the party.
22. Jessica (should/must) revise her notes before the exam.
23. (Can/May) you join us for dinner?
24. Our guests (shall/should) be here any minute.
25. I (might/must) be running late due to traffic.
26. The mechanic (can/may) fix the car easily.
27. It (may/might) snow tomorrow.
28. (May/might) your dreams come true.
29. I (could/may) not be more excited
