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Unit
Exercises 48

48.1 Here are some things that Sarah said to you earlier:

I’ve never been to the United States. I don’t have any brothers or sisters.

I can’t drive. I don’t like fish. Jane has a very well-paid job.

I’m working tomorrow evening. Jane is a friend of mine. Dave is lazy.

But later Sarah says something different to you. What do you say?

Sarah You
1 Dave works very hard. But you said he was lazy.
2 Let’s have fish for dinner. But
3 I’m going to buy a car.
4 Jane is always short of money.
5 My sister lives in Paris.
6 I think New York is a great place.
7 Let’s go out tomorrow evening.
8 I’ve never spoken to Jane.

48.2 Complete the sentences with say or tell (in the correct form). Use only one word each time.

1 Anna said goodbye to me and left.
2 us about your holiday. Did you have a nice time?
3 Don’t just stand there! something!
4 I wonder where Sue is. She she would be here at 8 o’clock.
5 Dan me that he was bored with his job.
6 The doctor that I should rest for at least a week.
7 Gary couldn’t help me. He me to ask Chris.
8 Gary couldn’t help me. He to ask Chris.
9 Don’t anybody what I . It’s a secret just between us.
10 ‘Did Kate you what happened?’ ‘No, she didn’t anything to me.’
48.3 The following sentences are direct speech:

Don’t wait for me if I’m late. Mind your own business.

Please slow down! Can you open your bag, please? Don’t worry, Sue.

Hurry up! Will you marry me? Do you think you could give me a hand, Tom?

Now choose one of these to complete each of the sentences below. Use reported speech.
1 Will was taking a long time to get ready, so I told him to hurry up .
2 Sarah was driving too fast, so I asked .
3 Sue was nervous about the situation. I told .
4 I couldn’t move the piano alone, so I .
5 The security guard looked at me suspiciously and .
6 The man started asking me personal questions, so I .
7 Carl was in love with Maria, so he .
8 I didn’t want to delay Helen, so I .

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