Reported questions

General questions
“Do you like rock music?” he asked us.	He asked us if/whether we liked rock music.
Special question
“Where do you live?” he asked us.	He asked us where I lived.

Exercises

1.Rewrite each of these questions in Reported Speech. Start with the words given, and make any additions you need.

1. “Is this workbook yours?”

She inquired ..... .

2. “Who are the victims of this crime?”

She wanted to know ..... .

3. “Will you go to the meeting if he does?”

He inquired ..... .

4. “Did the company get any profit this year?”

He asked ..... .

5. “For how many years was he sent to prison?”

She questioned ..... .

6. “Why did he never make the smallest effort to reach my father?”

Mary asked her friend ..... .

7. “Can I come and see you sometimes?”

She wanted to know ..... .

8. “Do you ever hear from your sister?”

Jack asked Megan .....

9. “How do they get rid of rats and mice?”

She questioned .....

10. “What’s wrong with Davis?”

He rang for Tracy and asked .....

11. “Do you agree with him about this?”

Tim asked seriously .....

12. “Have you been to New York?”

The boy inquired .....

13. “Can I have some more pocket money?”

The boy asked ..... .

14. “Where were you born?”

She asked him ..... .

15. “How far is the stadium?”

He wanted to know ..... .

16. “Are you still living in London?”

She asked ..... .

17. “Do you work in the central branch or in the provinces?”

She asked him ..... .

18. “Are you going to give me the money or not?”

She wanted to know ..... .

19. “Did he bring the book back?”

He wondered ..... .

20. “Where did you get such a lovely pullover?”

She asked her sister ..... .

2.Turn the questions into Reported Speech.

(A)

1. “Are you going to let me tell this?” she questioned.

2. “Do you really mean that, sweet?” she said looking at him curiously.

3. “What happened to you?” he asked when we got home.

4. “Have you got any paper handkerchiefs?” she asked.

5. “Can you open this tin for me?” she asked.

6. “Can you lend me five pounds till Monday?” Gerry asked Marta.

7. “How much does a tube of toothpaste cost?” a customer asked the salesman.

8. “What kind of pictures does she sell?” he questioned.

9. “When did you start working on this project?” she asked.

10. “Would you like anything more to eat or drink?” he asked.

11. “Could I borrow your car this afternoon?” he asked very cautiously.

12. “Have you got anything to eat? I’m getting hungry,” she said.

13. “Italians drink more wine than English people, don’t they?” he questioned.

14. He saw a cloud of smoke and asked, “What is burning?”

15. The policeman asked me, “Where did you lose your wallet?”

16. “Who has been using my typewriter?” said my father.

17. “How much do you think it will cost?” he asked.

18. “Have you been here long?” the other students asked him.

19. “What are you going to do with your old car?” I asked him.

20. “Did any of you actually see the accident happen?” said the policeman.

(B)

1. I said to Boris: “Does your friend live in Lon­don?” 2. I said to the man: “Are you living in a hotel?” 3. Nick said to his friend: “Will you stay at the ‘Hilton’?” 4. He said to me: “Do you often go to see your friends?” 5. He said to me “Will you see your friends before you leave St. Petersburg?” 6. Mike said to Jane: “Will you come to the rail­way station to see me off?” 7. She said to me: “Have you sent them a telegram?” 8. She said to me: “Did you send them a telegram yesterday?” 9. I said to Mike: “Have you packed your suit­case?” 10. I said to Kate: “Did anybody meet you at the station?” 11. I said to her: “Can you give me their address?” 12. I asked Tom: “Have you had breakfast?” 13. I asked my sister: “Will you stay at home or go for a walk after dinner?” 14. I said to my mother: “Did anybody come to see me?” 15. I asked my sister: “Will Nick call for you on the way to school?” 16. She said to the young man: “Can you call a taxi for me?” 17. Mary said to Peter: “Have you shown your photo to Dick?” 18. He said to me: “Will you come here tomor­row?” 19. He said to us: “Did you go to the museum this morning?”

(C)

1. The teacher said to Mike: “Does your father work at a factory?” 2. Mother said to us: “What are you doing here?” 3. Father said to Nick: “Have you done your homework?” 4. Tom said: “Ann, where are your friends?” 5. Kate said: “Mike, do you like my dress?” 6. Grandfather said to Mary: “What mark did you get at school?” 7. My sister said to me: “Will you take me to the theatre with you tomorrow?” 8. Mother asked me: “Did you play with your friends yesterday?” 9. “Why don’t you play with your friends, Kate?” said her mother. 10. “Do you like chocolates?” said my little sister to me. 11. “Did you see your granny yesterday, Lena?” asked Mr. Brown. 12. The doctor asked Nick: “Do you wash your face and hands every morning?”