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Understanding Indirect Speech with Modals: Exercises and Examples

This resource focuses on the use of indirect speech with modals in English. It provides examples of how to transform direct speech into indirect speech when using modal verbs, such as will/would, can/could, may/might, and must/had to. The unit includes sentences like "Luiz Guilherme said, 'I’ll interview Lula at 6 o'clock.'" and explains how to report them accurately. Practice your understanding of backshifting modals and expand your knowledge with practical exercises tailored for learners.

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Understanding Indirect Speech with Modals: Exercises and Examples

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  1. Prime 4 – unit 9 Indirect Speech with Modals

  2. Luiz Guilherme said, “I’ll interview Lula at 6 o’clock.” • What did Luiz Guilherme say? • He said he would interview Lula at 6’oclock.

  3. “Suelma may have traveled,” saidLuciana. • What did Luciana say? She said Suelma might have traveled.

  4. Kaline said, “Marcel can play the guitar beautifully.” • What did Kaline say? She said Marcel could play the guitar beautifully.

  5. Carla said, “Suelma might come to class today.” • What did Carla say? She said Suelma might come to class today.

  6. “Suelma might have gone to Paris,” Daniel said. • What did Daniel say? Daniel said Suelma might have gone to Paris.

  7. “You should visit the resource center,”the teacher said. • What did the teacher say? • The teacher said we should visit the RC.

  8. Don’t forget! Modals that BACKSHIFT Will - would “I’ll go to Rio. She said she would go to Rio. Can - could “Jerry can play the guitar.” She said he could play the guitar. May - might “ I may buy a new car.” She said she might buy a new car. Must – had to “You must speak English.” The teacher said we had to speak English. Have to – had to “ You have to clean up your room.” Dad said I had to clean up my room.

  9. Modals that don’t BACKSHIFT Should – Should “You should read books in English.” The teacher said we should read books in English. Might – might “He might call tonight.” He said he might call tonight.

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