Reported Speech
"I haven't seen Julie since last week"
She said (that) she hadn't seen Julie since the week before.
If it rains...
Will/won´t: I won't go to the park, I will buy an umbrella...
I can't come to class next Monday. _____ a tooth taken out.
I'll have
I can't come to class next Monday. I´M HAVING a tooth taken out.
Sara_________(read) the book all afternoon.
Sara HAS BEEN READING the book all afternoon.
Relative clause: The dog, ....owner lives next door, is over there.
The dog, WHOSE owner lives next door, is over there.
(She) "I bought a car yesterday"
She said (that) she had bought a car the day before OR She said (that) she bought a car the day before.
When I go on holiday, I always...
Present simple: bring a book
It's really hot in here. _____ a window.
It's really hot in here. I´LL OPEN a window.
They_________(run) 4,000 meters.
They HAVE (JUST) RUN 4,000 meters.
Make a comparision: This is....(a boring book) I stopped reading it halfway through.
This is SUCH A a boring book THAT I stopped reading it halfway through.
"I was walking along the street"
She said (that) she had been walking along the street.
She'll be happy to help me...
if/when: if I explain the problem.
I've told my bank to close my account. _____ an account with a more ethical bank.
I've told my bank to close my account. I´M GOING TO OPEN an account with a more ethical bank.
How long _______ John _______ (wait) for the bus?
How long HAS John BEEN WAITING for the bus?
Phrasal verb: Have you had to ...any food from your diet for any reason?
Have you had to CUT OUT any food from your diet for any reason?
"I'll see you tomorrow"
She said (that) she would see me the next day/the following day.
I can't sleep at night...
If/when: I drink coffee.
_____ (I/speak)at a conference on Saturday.
I´M SPEAKING at a conference on Saturday.
These boys________for 15 minutes. They _____3 fights this week (fight/have).
These boys HAVE BEEN FIGHTING for 15 minutes. They HAVE HAD 3 fights this week.
Active to Passive: Reporters write news reports.
News reports are written by reporters.
"Where do you live?"
She asked me where I lived.
Unless you hurry up...
will/won´t: we won´t catch the bus.
When I get my pay rise, _____ (I/get)a bigger flat.
When I get my pay rise, I´M GOING TO GET a bigger flat.
She________(not speak) to anyone for three hours.
She HASN´T BEEN SPEAKING to anyone for three hours.
Modals of ability: The homework was really difficult, but I...finish it.
The homework was really difficult, but I MANAGED TO finish it.