4. Translate the following sentences from Russian into English.

1. Я знал, что моя сестра изучает французский язык, и думал, что она поедет в Париж. 2. Мне сказали, что ты мне звонил. 3. Я не знал, что ты уже вернулся из Санкт-Петербурга. 4. Мы не думали, что он так рассердится. 5. Все были уверены, что он хорошо сдаст экзамены. 6. Я боялся, что вы не последуете моему совету. 7. Я думал, что он подождет меня. 8. Он сказал, что не знает, когда начнется конференция. 9. Я был уверен, что если мы поспешим, то не опоздаем на поезд. 10. Я ответил, что не знаю, буду ли я свободен вечером, но сказал, что если буду свободен, то позвоню ему часов в восемь. 11. Он сказал мне вчера, что раньше он учился в университете. 12. Она сказала, что ее коллеги всегда дают ей прекрасные советы.

5. Turn the following sentences into reported speech.

1. Robert said, “This film is very funny.”

2. “I am starting a new job next week”, she said.

3. “I got my exam results last week”, he told them.

4. “I would buy a car if I had enough money”, he said to her.

5. “I may be a little late this evening”, she said.

6. “I found this note under the sofa”, said Sue.

7. “If I finish work early, I’ll call you”, she said.

8. “I used to have long hair”, Laura said.

6. Turn the following sentences into reported questions.

1. “What is your name?” he asked me.

2. “ Where are your parents?” Uncle Bill asked us.

3. “Can you play the guitar?” he asked her.

4. “Who was at the door?” David asked Janet.

5. The boss asked me, “Have you finished those reports?”

6. I said to Boris, “Does your friend live in London?”

7. “Do you enjoy being famous?” Simon asked him.

8. She said to me, “Did you send them a telegram yesterday?”

7. Turn the following sentences into reported speech.

1. Colin said to Dave, “Please hold this book for me.”

2. He said to her, “Close the door, please.”

3. He said to them, “Please, don’t hurt me”.

4. “Don’t cross the street under the red light”, said the man to Nick.

5. “Explain to me how to solve this problem”, said my friend to me.

8. Choose the correct answer.

1. She said that it was going to be a wonderful party.

a). “It was going to be a wonderful party.”

b). “It’s going to be a wonderful party.”

2. He said the bus might be a little late that day.

a). “The bus was a little late today.”

b). “The bus might be a little late today.”

3. She told him that he should study harder.

a). “You should study harder.”

b). “You should have studied harder.”

4. He said that the fire had done a lot of damage to the building.

a). “The fire had done a lot of damage to the building.”

b). “The fire has done a lot of damage to the building”

5. They said that the manager would inspect the office the following day.

a). “The manager will inspect the office the following day.”

b). “The manager will inspect the office tomorrow.”

9. Complete the sentences.

1. “You should spend more time studying.”

The teacher advised _____.

2. “Don’t forget to lock the door before you leave.”

Sam reminded _____.

3. “I am sorry I forgot to call you.”

Jim apologized _____.

4. “You never listen to me, Stuart.”

Mary complained _____.

5. “Shall we go bowling this evening?”

Mark suggested _____.

6. “This man stole my wallet!”

Mr. Brown accused _____.

7. “You must stay for lunch, Sarah.”

Mrs. Stamp insisted _____.