I. Use reported speech.
‘I'm going for a run during my lunch break’, Rob said.
………………………………………………………………………..
‘Don't leave without turning on the answering machine’, Max told me.
………………………………………………………………………..
‘I have my first Skype meeting this morning’, Cleo explained.
………………………………………………………………………..
‘I enjoyed last night's debate’, Tony said to Viv.
………………………………………………………………………..
‘I'll help you sort out the files tomorrow’, Freddie told me.
………………………………………………………………………..
‘Why are you interested in this position?’
Mr. Jones asked her…………………………………………….
‘Are you currently working in the tourist industry?’
He asked her…………………………………………….
‘What were your main responsibilities?’
He asked her…………………………………………….
‘Will you be able to undertake the travelling this job involves?’
He asked her…………………………………………….
‘Do you have any questions about the job?’
He asked her…………………………………………….
II. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1 Sasha blamed me ……………….………..….. (spread) gossip around the office.
2 Javier begged ……………….………..….. (Mr Reynolds / give) him another chance.
3. Henry volunteered……………….………..….. (fill in) for me the following Saturday.
4 Daniela denied ……………….……….(stand) outside the door listening to their conversation.
5 John accused Nick ……………….………..….. (try) to get him fired.
6 Jamie advised Anne……………….………..….. (ask) for a pay rise.
7 I insist ……………….………..….. (see) the store manager to ask for a refund.
8 She admitted ……………….………..….. (steal) the petty cash.
III. Complete the sentences with the correct form of these verbs
agree apologise complain forbid invite reassure
1. ‘I'm sorry I didn't speak out during the meeting.’
Clara…………………………………………………………during the meeting.
2. ‘Don't worry. Will give you extra time to finish your project.’
Tom's boss ……………………………………………give him extra time to finish his project.
3. ‘Employees are not allowed to bring food into the meeting room.’
The company………………………………………………………… food into the meeting room.
4. ‘You're right - our boss does favour Clara.’
I………………………………………………………… does favour Clara.
5. ‘Would you like to join me for dinner next week?’
James………………………………………………………… for dinner the following week.
6. ‘I don't get paid enough.’
Veronica………………………………………………………… paid enough.
7. ‘Don't be late again Chris!’
Chris’ supervisor………………………………………………………… late again.
8. ‘Don't forget to buy more printer paper, Jen.’
Andrew………………………………………………………… more printer paper.
IV. Complete the sentences with the correct subjunctive form of the verbs in brackets.
1. The pilot required that the cabin crew……………….……….. (sit) for landing.
2. As our staff fly on a regular basis, the recommendation was that the new offices……………….
………..(selected) on the basis of their proximity to the airport.
3. Due to the urgency of the situation, it is essential that the new appointment……………….
………..(put) on hold.
4. The suggestion was that all first year university students……………….………..(give) a room on
campus.
5. The model demanded that payment……………….………..(make) in advance.
6. It is necessary that you ……………….………..(update) me on all developments in your
department.
7. I suggest that Mr Banks ……………….………..(offer) the position; he is under-qualified for the
job.
8. It’s vital that the parcel……………….………..(deliver) before 5:00 today.
9. It's imperative that signing the contract……………….………..(delay) any longer; the other party
are getting impatient.
V. Choose the phrases that complete the sentences correctly
1. Mr Daniels, the owner, insisted………….……….. all new employees on their first day.
a) on meeting b) that he meet c) to be meeting
2. It is preferable ……………….………..a security ID before his first day at work.
a) he will acquire b) for him to acquire c) that he acquire
3. Roger insisted ………….……….. to look through the CVs together.
a) that it would be better b) on being better c) to be better
4. My careers advisor suggested ………….………..another foreign language.
a) that I learn b) that I should learn c) learning
5. His proposal was that Carol ………….………..flextime.
a) work b) works c) to work
