Teksti

exercise 18 p. 180

Turn the direct quotes into reported speech.

 
 

1. “The new Prime Minister is proud of his government.”

Grandma, it says here in the paper (that)…

the new Prime Minister is proud of his government.

2. “The unemployment rate has gone down.”

Your grandson said (that)…

the unemployment rate had gone down / 'd gone down.

3. Shark Tank won’t be on tomorrow.”

Your grandson told you (that)…

Shark Tank wouldn't be / would not be on the next / following day.

4. “The new Miss Finland doesn’t like ice-hockey players.”

It says here in the paper (that)…

the new Miss Finland doesn't like / does not like ice-hockey players.

5. “The local fire brigade rescued a cat from a tree yesterday.”

Your grandson said (that)…

the local fire brigade rescued / had rescued a cat from a tree the previous day / the day before.

6. “There is a huge sandstorm on Boa Vista and the tourists are trapped.”

Your grandson said (that)…

there was a huge sand storm on Boa Vista and the tourists were trapped.

7. “The price of ice-cream has fallen this week.”

Your grandson told you (that)…

the price of ice-cream had fallen that week.

8. “Spring fashion isn’t going to be all about pastels and floral prints.”

Your grandson said (that)…

spring fashion wasn't going to be / isn't going to be / was not going to be / is not going to be all about pastels and floral prints.