Reported Speech.
I. Rewrite the following sentences using Reported Speech.
1) The father: "Your teacher has phoned me today"
2) Ann to her sister: "Yesterday we went to the cinema.
3) Kate: "Our teacher is ill. We won't go to the library.
4) Robert: "We will do interesting projects,
5) Linda: "I am a new pupil. I don't know anyone in the class.
6) The police officer to a woman: "Don't cross the road here.
7) Mother to John: "Read this book.
8) A shop assistant to a man: "Don't buy this bread.
9) Mike: "Wait for me! I'm coming with you.
10) John: "We went to the beach last weekend. Join us next Saturday if you are free.
II. Rewrite the following questions using Reported Speech.
1) Sam to Kate: "Are you leaving now?"
2) Peter to Ann: "Did you meet your friend at the railway station?"
3) A boss to his secretary: "When did you send the letter?"
4) A taxi driver to a passenger: "How are you going to pay?"
5) The teacher to Mary: "Where has Tom gone?"
6) Peter to Jim: "Have you ever been to China?
Advantages: They are a safe way to spend your time.
Examples: If you are at home with your friends, your parents know where you are.
Disadvantages: Some games are very violent.
Games can distract you from other things.
Examples: They could change your personality or even encourage you to commit crimes.
You may fall behind with your homework.
2. 1. List points: Firstly, also.
2. Give examples: For example, for instance.
3. Introduce the opposite opinion: On the other hand, however.
4. Introduce a conclusion: All in all.