What were the original words? We told them to take heavy sweaters on the hike.

“Take heavy sweaters on the hike.”

“You take heavy sweaters on the hike.”

“Takes heavy sweaters on the hike.”

What were the original words? Kayla asked Seth to pick up some groceries on the way home.

“Pick some groceries on the way home.”

“Picked some groceries on the way home.”

“Picks some groceries on the way home.”

What were the original words? Michael told his friends to take the bus to the game.

“Take the bus to the game.”

“Takes the bus to the game.”

“Took the bus to the game.”

What were the original words? Ms. Miller asked Stan to call his office when he gets home.

“Call my office when you get home.”

“Call her office when you get home.”

“Call my office when he gets home.”

What were the original direct quotes? They said a lot of people had died in the flood.

“A lot of people died in the flood.”

“A lot of people die in the flood.”

“A lot of people dies in the flood.”

What were the original direct quotes? My friends told me the tornado had hit before they came home.

“The tornado hit before they come.”

“The tornado hit before they came.”

“The tornado had hit before they had come.”

What were the original direct quotes? Karen said the 2003 drought had been one of the worst droughts in history.

“The 2003 drought was one of the worst droughts in history.”

“The 2003 drought had been one of the worst droughts in history.”

“The 2003 drought is one of the worst droughts in history.”

What were the original direct quotes? The National News said thousands had died of hunger in the famine.

“Thousands have died of hunger in the famine.”

“Thousands died of hunger in the famine.”

“Thousands had died of hunger in the famine.”

Direct speech to indirect speech. Which Report is OK? I said, “It hasn’t stopped raining yet.”

I said that it hadn’t stopped raining yet.

I said that it hasn’t stopped raining yet.

I said that it didn't stop raining yet.

Direct speech to indirect speech. Which Report is OK? My friends in Panama told me, “The weather last week was terrible.”

My friends in Panama told me that the weather last week had been terrible.

My friends in Panama told me that the weather last week has been terrible.

My friends in Panama told me that the weather last week was terrible.

Direct speech to indirect speech. Which Report is OK? Susan said, “I’ll bring food to your house for dinner.”

Susan said that she would bring food to our house for dinner.

Susan said that she brought food to our house for dinner.

Susan said that she would bring food to your house for dinner.

Direct speech to indirect speech. Which Report is OK? Laura’s children told her, “We can’t take the school bus this morning.”

Laura’s children told her that they couldn't take the bus that morning.

Laura’s children told her that they couldn't took the bus that morning.

Laura’s children told her that they couldn't take the bus this morning.

Direct speech to indirect speech. Which Report is OK? He said, “I was here all last night.”

He said that he had been there the night before.

He said that he had been there last night.

He said that he has been there the night before.

Direct speech to indirect speech. Which Report is OK? People said, “This was the worst blizzard in 100 years.”

People said that that had been the worst blizzard in 100 years.

People said that that has been the worst blizzard in 100 years.

People said that that wasthe worst blizzard in 100 years.

Direct speech to indirect speech. Which Report is OK? The owner of the store told me, “The rug comes from Pakistan.”

The owner of the store told me that the rug came from Pakistan.

The owner of the store told me that the rug has come from Pakistan.

The owner of the store told me that the rug comes from Pakistan.

Direct speech to indirect speech. Which Report is OK? Our history professor, Mr. Green, called and said, “The hurricane damaged my parents’ house, and I can’t come to class today.”

Our history professor, Mr. Green, called and said that the hurricane had damaged his parents’ house, and he couldn't come to class that day.”

Our history professor, Mr. Green, called and said that the hurricane damaged his parents’ house, and he couldn't come to class that day.”

Our history professor, Mr. Green, called and said that the hurricane has damaged his parents’ house, and he couldn't come to class that day.”

Direct speech to indirect speech. Which Report is OK? After the tornado warning, most people said, “We stayed in our basements for more than an hour.”

After the tornado warning, most people said that they had stayed in their basements for more than an hour.

After the tornado warning, most people said that they stayed in their basements for more than an hour.

After the tornado warning, most people said that they has stayed in their basements for more than an hour.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Indirect speech: Imperatives

Change each direct speech statement to indirect speech.
Martin told Odette, “Read this article in the newspaper.”

Martin told Odette to read this article in the newspaper

correct

incorrect

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.8.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Indirect speech: Imperatives

Change each direct speech statement to indirect speech.
Paul said, “Ella, call your parents after dinner.”

Paul told Ella to call your parents.

correct

incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.8.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Indirect speech: Imperatives

Change each direct speech statement to indirect speech.
Gina’s friends said, “Check the weather online.”

Gina’s friends told her to check the weather online

correct

incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.8.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Indirect speech: Imperatives

Change each direct speech statement to indirect speech.
The girls’ parents said, “Girls, don’t get up too late Friday morning.”

Their parents told the girls don't to get up too late Friday morning

correct

incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.8.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Indirect speech: Imperatives

Change each direct speech statement to indirect speech.
Mr. Wade said, “Students, study the verb tenses for the test on Friday.”

Mr. Wade told the students to study the verb tenses for the test on Friday

correct

incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.8.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Indirect speech: Imperatives

Change each direct speech statement to indirect speech.
Dan’s wife said, “Be sure to be home before dinner.”

Dan’s wife asked him be sure to be home before dinner.

correct

incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.8.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Indirect speech: Imperatives

Change each direct speech statement to indirect speech.
My friends said, “Meet us at the mall after the movie.”

My friends asked me to meet them at the mall after the movie

correct

incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.8.1C

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Reported Speech Review

Indirect speech: Imperatives

Change each direct speech statement to indirect speech.
Martin told Odette, “Read this article in the newspaper.”

Martin told Odette to read this article in the newspaper

Indirect speech: Imperatives

Change each direct speech statement to indirect speech.
Paul said, “Ella, call your parents after dinner.”

Paul told Ella to call your parents.

Indirect speech: Imperatives

Change each direct speech statement to indirect speech.
Gina’s friends said, “Check the weather online.”

Gina’s friends told her to check the weather online

Indirect speech: Imperatives

Change each direct speech statement to indirect speech.
The girls’ parents said, “Girls, don’t get up too late Friday morning.”

Their parents told the girls don't to get up too late Friday morning

Indirect speech: Imperatives

Change each direct speech statement to indirect speech.
Mr. Wade said, “Students, study the verb tenses for the test on Friday.”

Mr. Wade told the students to study the verb tenses for the test on Friday

Indirect speech: Imperatives

Change each direct speech statement to indirect speech.
Dan’s wife said, “Be sure to be home before dinner.”

Dan’s wife asked him be sure to be home before dinner.

Indirect speech: Imperatives

Change each direct speech statement to indirect speech.
My friends said, “Meet us at the mall after the movie.”

My friends asked me to meet them at the mall after the movie

Indirect speech: Imperatives

Change each direct speech statement to indirect speech.
Lisa told Allen, “Don’t forget to invite your sister to the party.”

Lisa told Allen not to forget to invite your sister to the party.

Complete each indirect speech statement with the correct pronouns.

Stan: Paula, please call me tomorrow when you get up.

Stan asked Paula to call when gets up.

Complete each indirect speech statement with the correct pronouns.

Ms. Rand: Michael, give me the newspaper when you finish reading it.

Ms. Rand asked Michael to give _ the newspaper when _ finishes reading it.

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Reported Speech Review

Indirect speech: ImperativesChange each direct speech statement to indirect speech.Martin told Odette, “Read this article in the newspaper.”Martin told Odette to read this article in the newspaper

Indirect speech: ImperativesChange each direct speech statement to indirect speech.Paul said, “Ella, call your parents after dinner.”Paul told Ella to call your parents.

Indirect speech: ImperativesChange each direct speech statement to indirect speech.Gina’s friends said, “Check the weather online.”Gina’s friends told her to check the weather online

Indirect speech: ImperativesChange each direct speech statement to indirect speech.The girls’ parents said, “Girls, don’t get up too late Friday morning.”Their parents told the girls don't to get up too late Friday morning

Indirect speech: ImperativesChange each direct speech statement to indirect speech.Mr. Wade said, “Students, study the verb tenses for the test on Friday.”Mr. Wade told the students to study the verb tenses for the test on Friday

Indirect speech: ImperativesChange each direct speech statement to indirect speech.Dan’s wife said, “Be sure to be home before dinner.”Dan’s wife asked him be sure to be home before dinner.

Indirect speech: ImperativesChange each direct speech statement to indirect speech.My friends said, “Meet us at the mall after the movie.”My friends asked me to meet them at the mall after the movie

Indirect speech: ImperativesChange each direct speech statement to indirect speech.Lisa told Allen, “Don’t forget to invite your sister to the party.”Lisa told Allen not to forget to invite your sister to the party.

Complete each indirect speech statement with the correct pronouns.Stan: Paula, please call me tomorrow when you get up.Stan asked Paula to call ____ when ____ gets up.

Complete each indirect speech statement with the correct pronouns.Ms. Rand: Michael, give me the newspaper when you finish reading it.Ms. Rand asked Michael to give _____ the newspaper when _____ finishes reading it.

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Indirect speech: Imperatives

Change each direct speech statement to indirect speech.
Martin told Odette, “Read this article in the newspaper.”

Martin told Odette to read this article in the newspaper

Indirect speech: Imperatives

Change each direct speech statement to indirect speech.
Paul said, “Ella, call your parents after dinner.”

Paul told Ella to call your parents.

Indirect speech: Imperatives

Change each direct speech statement to indirect speech.
Gina’s friends said, “Check the weather online.”

Gina’s friends told her to check the weather online

Indirect speech: Imperatives

Change each direct speech statement to indirect speech.
The girls’ parents said, “Girls, don’t get up too late Friday morning.”

Their parents told the girls don't to get up too late Friday morning

Indirect speech: Imperatives

Change each direct speech statement to indirect speech.
Mr. Wade said, “Students, study the verb tenses for the test on Friday.”

Mr. Wade told the students to study the verb tenses for the test on Friday

Indirect speech: Imperatives

Change each direct speech statement to indirect speech.
Dan’s wife said, “Be sure to be home before dinner.”

Dan’s wife asked him be sure to be home before dinner.

Indirect speech: Imperatives

Change each direct speech statement to indirect speech.
My friends said, “Meet us at the mall after the movie.”

My friends asked me to meet them at the mall after the movie

Indirect speech: Imperatives

Change each direct speech statement to indirect speech.
Lisa told Allen, “Don’t forget to invite your sister to the party.”

Lisa told Allen not to forget to invite your sister to the party.

Complete each indirect speech statement with the correct pronouns.

Stan: Paula, please call me tomorrow when you get up.

Stan asked Paula to call when gets up.

Complete each indirect speech statement with the correct pronouns.

Ms. Rand: Michael, give me the newspaper when you finish reading it.

Ms. Rand asked Michael to give _ the newspaper when _ finishes reading it.