Teksti
exercise 18 p. 180
Turn the direct quotes into reported speech.
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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. |
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2. “The unemployment rate has gone down.” Your grandson said (that)… |
the unemployment rate had gone down / 'd gone down. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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7. “The price of ice-cream has fallen this week.” Your grandson told you (that)… |
the price of ice-cream had fallen that week. |
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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. |