Rules
how do we have to report a sentence in Simple Present
We have to use Simple Past
Present Continuous
she is cooking A new recipe today
Past Continuous
she said that she was cooking a new recipe today
Simple Present
Subject+ verb+ complement
got into trouble
To be in a problematic situation
close, not far away
nearby
How do we have to report a sentence in Past continuous
we have to use past perfect continuous
Simple Past
We decided to leave earlier todayWhat is the meaning of nerd
Past Perfect
He said that they have decided to leave earlier that day
Past Progressive
Subject+ to be in past+ verb ing+ complement
Find out
To infer, deduce or get information about something
A group of criminals who work together
gang
How do we have to report a sentence in Past Simple
We have to use Past Perfect
Simple Present
We work for the town council
Simple Past
They said they worked for the town council
Present Perfect
Subject+ have/ has+ verb past participle + complement
get used to
Be familiar with something
people who suffer because of a criminal act
victims
How do we have to report a sentence in Present Continuous
We have to use Past Continuous
Past Continuous
I wasn’t telling the truth
Past Perfect Continues
she said that she hadn’t been telling the truth
Past Perfect
Subject+had+ verb past participle + complement
No way!
Under no circumstances, impossible or unbelievable
enter without permission
Break in
How do we have to report a sentence in Present Perfect
We have to use Past Perfect
Present Perfect Continuous
We have been waiting for you
Past Perfect Continuous
They said that they had been waiting for you
Present Perfect Continues
Subject+ have+ been+ verb ing+ complement
Really?
used to express interest, surprise, or doubt.
negotiate the terms and conditions of a transaction.
Bargain