Reported speech
What do we change the adverb today to in reported speech?
that day
What word is missing in the following phrase?
to have ... thoughts - to start having doubts about a decision you have made
to have second thoughts
What do we change the adverb yesterday to in reported speech? Give two options.
the day before, the previous day
Finish the sentence so that it makes sense.
If you think you're the cat's whiskers, you ...
For example:
If you think you're the cat's whiskers, you think you're better than anyone else.
Turn from direct into reported speech.
They told me, "We've brought you a present.".
They told me (that) they had brought me a present.
Give a synonym for the following adjectives.
a) campy
b) sassy
c) vanilla
For example:
a) cheesy, corny, tacky
b) cheeky, mouthy, rude
c) boring, ordinary, standard
Turn from direct into reported speech.
She asked, Will you take me to the funfair tomorrow?.
She asked if I would take her to the funfair the next day / the following day.
What do these words and phrases mean in English?
a) be for the birds
b) fancy oneself
c) jones
d) snooty
a) be for the birds - be worthless, not to be taken seriously
b) fancy oneself - think that one looks good or is very special or important
c) jones - want something very much, have a fixation on something
d) snooty - showing disapproval or contempt towards others
Translate the following sentence into English.
Zapytaliśmy ich, jak długo przygotowywali się do quizu powtórzeniowego. 😉
Translate the following words and phrases into English.
a) Dobrze ci tak!
b) liczyć na łut szczęścia, zdać się na los
c) olać kogoś, nie interesować się kimś (phrasal verb)
d) rąbnąć, ukraść
e) Ziarnko do ziarnka, a zbierze się miarka.
a) It serves you right!
b) take pot luck
c) blow somebody off
d) nick / walk off with
e) Every little helps.