Transformation - Reported Speech

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

They say that the new rollercoaster is absolutely terrifying. SAID

 

The new rollercoaster ................................................................ absolutely terrifying.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

Robert said he would not pay me back. REPAY

 

Robert refused ................................................................... money.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

I think it would be a good idea for you to move closer to work. SUGGEST

 

I ___________________ closer to work.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

“It was Petra who stole it!” said Martine. ACCUSED

 

Martine ________________________________ stealing it.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

Paula said it had been my fault that we didn’t get their business. BLAMED

 

Paula _________________ fact that we didn’t get their business.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

“What is the weight of the cake?” the customer asked. HEAVY

 

The customer asked __________________________ was.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

“Would it be possible to borrow your dictionary, please?” said Juanes. LEND

 

Juanes asked if I __________________________ dictionary.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

“Can my son try out this skateboard?” Adam asked the shopkeeper. COULD

 

Adam asked the shopkeeper _________________ out the skateboard.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

“We don’t think the wall will stop the flooding,” the mayor announced. DOUBTED

 

The mayor announced that she ___________________ stop the flooding.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

Paddy said he would not thank me and just walked out. REFUSED

 

Paddy _________________ thank you to me and just walked out.