Question

Exercise 2
Complete the following sentences using the verb tenses for formal reported speech

1. Maria asked, "Can you meet me at Lee's Sandwich shop today?"
Maria asked if I..................
meet her at Lee's Sandwich shop today.

2. Susan said, "The food is very delicious there."
Susan said the food....................
very delicious there.

3. Mark said, "I am going to ride my bike to work today."
Mark said he.....................
to ride his bike to work today.

4. Janice said, "I have been to Dubai several times."
Janice said she..................
to Dubai several times.

5. Hani said, "I forgot to call my mother."
Hani said he...................
to call his mother.

6. Karine said, "I can teach you how to edit video."
Karine said she....................
me how to edit video.

7. Michael said, "I want to visit Cairo one day."
Michael said he.................
to visit Cairo one day.

8. Bob's boss said, "The meeting starts at 2:00.""
Bob's boss said the meeting................
at 2:00.

9. The mechanic said, "I'm sorry, but I won't be able to fix your car today."
The mechanic said he..............
sorry, but he....................
be able to fix my car
today.

10. Sue said, "I've already seen that movie."
Sue said she........................
already seen that movie.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. could .
2. was.
3. was going .
4. had been.
5. had forgotten.
6. could teach .
7. wanted.
8. started.
9. was, wouldn't.
10. had.