reported speech
correct the mistakes
go back to direct speech
100

Meg: “Taking these pills is helping me out a lot.”

Meg told me (that) taking these pills was helping her out a lot.

100

My English teacher told to me to read more to improve my concentration.

My English teacher told me to read more to improve my concentration.

100

Sarah said that she was tired.

Answer: Sarah said, “I am tired.”

200

Jane: “I will try taking dancing classes to overcome my shyness.”

Jane said that she would try taking dancing classes to overcome her shyness.

200

For my insomnia, my friend suggested me to drink some herbal tea at bedtime.

For my insomnia, my friend suggested drinking some herbal tea at bedtime.

200

Mark said that he would call me the next day.

Answer: Mark said, “I will call you tomorrow.”

300

Connor: “I can sleep much better after drinking chamomile tea.”

Connor told me that he could sleep muh better after drinking chamomile tea.

300

The police officer warned me not drink before driving.

The police officer warned me not to drink before driving.

300

Emma said that she had never been to London.

Answer: Emma said, “I have never been to London.”

400

Kate: “My acupuncture sessions have been effective.”

Kate said that her acupuncture sessions had been effective.

400

The aerobics instructor recommended me stretching before working out.

The aerobics instructor recommended stretching before working out.

400

Tom asked me if I liked horror movies.

Answer: Tom asked me, “Do you like horror movies?”

500

Gus: “I tried aromatherapy but it didn’t work for me.”

Gus told me he had tried aromatherapy but it hadn't worked for him.

500

I had a jet lag after my trip to the UK and my friend said me drinking tea.

I had a jet lag after my trip to the UK and my friend said to me to drink tea.

500

Lisa told me that she had been studying for three hours before she went to bed.

Answer: Lisa told me, “I have been studying for three hours before I go to bed.”