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Direct and Indirect (Reported) Speech

“You can do it,” I said . Direct and Indirect (Reported) Speech. I said that you could do it. Peter introduced me to Jack who said he was pleased to meet me. I replied that it was my pleasure, and that I hoped Jack was enjoying his

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Direct and Indirect (Reported) Speech

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  1. “You can do it,” I said. Direct and Indirect (Reported) Speech I said that you could do it.

  2. Peter introduced me to Jack who said he was pleased to meet me. I replied that it was my pleasure, and that I hoped Jack was enjoying his stay in Winona. He said he thought Winona was a beautiful town but that it snowed too much. He said that he had been staying at the Best Western Hotel for three weeks, and that it hadn't stopped snowing since he had arrived. Of course, he said, this was surprising because it was already April! Peter replied that Jack should have brought warmer clothes. Jack then said that he was going to fly to Hawaii the following week and that he couldn't wait to enjoy some sunny weather. Both Peter and I commented that Jack was a lucky person indeed.

  3. Peter introduced me to Jack who said he was pleased to meet me. I replied thatit was my pleasure, and that I hoped Jack was enjoyinghis stay in Winona. He said he thought Winona was a beautiful town but that it snowed too much. He said thathe had been staying at the Best Western Hotel for three weeks, and that it hadn't stopped snowing since he had arrived. Of course, he said,this was surprising because it was already April! Peter replied that Jack should have brought warmer clothes. Jack then said that he was going to fly to Hawaii the following week and that he couldn't wait to enjoy some sunny weather. Both Peter and I commented that Jack was a lucky person indeed.

  4. 1. Peter introduced me to Jackwho said he was pleased to meet me. … Jack who said, “I am pleased to meet you.” 2. I replied that it was my pleasure, and that I hoped Jack was enjoying his stay in Winona. I replied, “It is my pleasure and I hope you are enjoying your stay in Winona.” 3. Jack said he thought Winona was a beautiful town but that it snowed too much. Jack said, “I think Winona is a beautiful town but that it snows too much.”

  5. Next Activity Ask you partner the following questions making sure to take good notes. After you have finished the questions, find a new partner and report what you have learned about your first partner using reported speech.

  6. EXAMPLE • YOU ASK: What is your favorite sport and how long have you been playing/doing it? • YOU WRITE: She said she likes to play basketball, and she told me that she has been playing it since she was three years old.

  7. What is your favorite sport and how long have you been playing/doing it? • What are your plans for your next vacation? • How long have you known your best friend? Can you give me a description of him/her? • What kind of music do you like? Have you always listened to that kind of music? • What did you use to do when you were younger that you don't do anymore? • Do you have any predictions about the future? • Can you tell me what you do on a typical Saturday afternoon? • What were you doing yesterday at this time? • Which two promises will you make concerning learning English?

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