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Which of the following is the correct reported speech transformation of the direct statement: 'I will visit Paris next year'?
Which of the following is the correct reported speech transformation of the direct statement: 'I will visit Paris next year'?
- He/She said that he/she will visit Paris next year.
- He/She said that he/she would visit Paris next year.
- He/She said that he/she would visit Paris the following year. (correct)
- He/She said that he/she will visit Paris the following year.
What is the correct reported speech version of the direct statement: 'I am reading this book now'?
What is the correct reported speech version of the direct statement: 'I am reading this book now'?
- He/She said that he/she is reading that book now.
- He/She said that he/she was reading this book then.
- He/She said that he/she was reading that book then. (correct)
- He/She said that he/she is reading this book now.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the future perfect continuous tense?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the future perfect continuous tense?
- They have studied here for years.
- They will study here for years.
- They will have been studying here for years. (correct)
- They are studying here for years.
How should the direct statement 'I must go to the bank tomorrow' be converted into reported speech?
How should the direct statement 'I must go to the bank tomorrow' be converted into reported speech?
Which sentence demonstrates the correct usage of the past perfect tense?
Which sentence demonstrates the correct usage of the past perfect tense?
Which of the following represents the correct transformation of 'I have finished my homework' into reported speech?
Which of the following represents the correct transformation of 'I have finished my homework' into reported speech?
What is the reported speech equivalent of the direct statement: 'I can help you later'?
What is the reported speech equivalent of the direct statement: 'I can help you later'?
Which of the following is the present continuous form of the sentence: 'The children play in the garden.'?
Which of the following is the present continuous form of the sentence: 'The children play in the garden.'?
Which of the following correctly converts 'I am living in London' to reported speech?
Which of the following correctly converts 'I am living in London' to reported speech?
Choose the correct future simple negative form to fill in the blank: She ___ the museum tomorrow.
Choose the correct future simple negative form to fill in the blank: She ___ the museum tomorrow.
If someone says, 'I saw a ghost last night,' how would you report this statement?
If someone says, 'I saw a ghost last night,' how would you report this statement?
Which option correctly converts 'I work on the project all day' into the past perfect continuous tense?
Which option correctly converts 'I work on the project all day' into the past perfect continuous tense?
Select the sentence that correctly uses the present perfect tense.
Select the sentence that correctly uses the present perfect tense.
What is the correct reported speech transformation of: “I have been working here for five years.”?
What is the correct reported speech transformation of: “I have been working here for five years.”?
What is the correct past simple form of the sentence, 'They are happy'?
What is the correct past simple form of the sentence, 'They are happy'?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the future continuous tense?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the future continuous tense?
Which modal verb best completes the sentence to express a strong deduction: 'She ___ be incredibly talented, given her consistent success.'?
Which modal verb best completes the sentence to express a strong deduction: 'She ___ be incredibly talented, given her consistent success.'?
Which modal verb correctly conveys prohibition in the following scenario: 'It is strictly forbidden to open this package before Christmas.'?
Which modal verb correctly conveys prohibition in the following scenario: 'It is strictly forbidden to open this package before Christmas.'?
Which reported speech sentence correctly transforms the direct request: 'Please handle this with care'?
Which reported speech sentence correctly transforms the direct request: 'Please handle this with care'?
Which modal verb is most appropriate to offer a polite suggestion: 'You ___ try the local delicacy when you visit the town.'?
Which modal verb is most appropriate to offer a polite suggestion: 'You ___ try the local delicacy when you visit the town.'?
How would you accurately convert the direct request 'Can you validate these findings?' into reported speech?
How would you accurately convert the direct request 'Can you validate these findings?' into reported speech?
What is the correct reported speech transformation of the direct request: 'Could you clarify this statement?'
What is the correct reported speech transformation of the direct request: 'Could you clarify this statement?'
Which modal verb best expresses the inherent ability in the statement: 'He ___ speak three languages fluently.'?
Which modal verb best expresses the inherent ability in the statement: 'He ___ speak three languages fluently.'?
Which modal verb appropriately conveys a sense of obligation: 'All students ___ submit their assignments by the deadline.'?
Which modal verb appropriately conveys a sense of obligation: 'All students ___ submit their assignments by the deadline.'?
Select the correct reported form of the request: 'Will you confirm these details?'
Select the correct reported form of the request: 'Will you confirm these details?'
What is the best way to report the request: 'Please evaluate this data set?'
What is the best way to report the request: 'Please evaluate this data set?'
Which modal verb correctly conveys a possibility with some uncertainty: 'They ___ arrive late if the traffic is heavy.'?
Which modal verb correctly conveys a possibility with some uncertainty: 'They ___ arrive late if the traffic is heavy.'?
Which modal verb signifies that an action is not advisable but not strictly prohibited: 'You ___ eat so much junk food, it's not good for your health.'?
Which modal verb signifies that an action is not advisable but not strictly prohibited: 'You ___ eat so much junk food, it's not good for your health.'?
Choose the correct reported speech version of: 'Would you mind completing this form?'
Choose the correct reported speech version of: 'Would you mind completing this form?'
Which modal verb is used to politely request permission: '___ I borrow your pen, please?'
Which modal verb is used to politely request permission: '___ I borrow your pen, please?'
How should the direct request 'Please submit your reports by Friday' be converted to reported speech?
How should the direct request 'Please submit your reports by Friday' be converted to reported speech?
Which of the following accurately reports the direct request: 'Could you prioritize this task?'
Which of the following accurately reports the direct request: 'Could you prioritize this task?'
Which determiner best completes the following sentence: "I have ___ interest in that topic."
Which determiner best completes the following sentence: "I have ___ interest in that topic."
Which sentence correctly uses the future perfect tense?
Which sentence correctly uses the future perfect tense?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct usage of the past perfect continuous tense?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct usage of the past perfect continuous tense?
Choose the most suitable determiner to complete the following sentence: "___ of the students passed the exam with flying colors."
Choose the most suitable determiner to complete the following sentence: "___ of the students passed the exam with flying colors."
Identify the correct article to use in the following sentence: "He noticed ___ unusual bird in the garden."
Identify the correct article to use in the following sentence: "He noticed ___ unusual bird in the garden."
Which of the following is the correct transformation of 'They are playing soccer' into the past simple tense?
Which of the following is the correct transformation of 'They are playing soccer' into the past simple tense?
What is the correct present perfect form of the verb 'to travel' in the sentence 'They ___ to Italy many times'?
What is the correct present perfect form of the verb 'to travel' in the sentence 'They ___ to Italy many times'?
Which of the following determiners is most appropriate for the sentence: "There is not ___ sugar left in the jar."
Which of the following determiners is most appropriate for the sentence: "There is not ___ sugar left in the jar."
Select the correct sentence that uses the superlative form appropriately:
Select the correct sentence that uses the superlative form appropriately:
Choose the correctly rewritten sentence in the future simple tense: 'She is writing a letter'.
Choose the correctly rewritten sentence in the future simple tense: 'She is writing a letter'.
Which verb form correctly completes the sentence in present simple tense: "He ___ (drive) to work every day."
Which verb form correctly completes the sentence in present simple tense: "He ___ (drive) to work every day."
Identify the sentence that correctly uses the past continuous tense.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses the past continuous tense.
Which of the following sentences accurately uses the future continuous tense?
Which of the following sentences accurately uses the future continuous tense?
Convert the following sentence to the past continuous tense: "They watch a movie."
Convert the following sentence to the past continuous tense: "They watch a movie."
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence, given the rule that superlatives need the definite article 'the':
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence, given the rule that superlatives need the definite article 'the':
What is the accurate present continuous form of the verb 'to work' in the sentence: 'He ___ on his project'?
What is the accurate present continuous form of the verb 'to work' in the sentence: 'He ___ on his project'?
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement when using 'either...or'?
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement when using 'either...or'?
Choose the sentence that correctly uses subject-verb agreement with a collective noun.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses subject-verb agreement with a collective noun.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses subject-verb agreement with 'none'?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses subject-verb agreement with 'none'?
Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement when using 'a number of'.
Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement when using 'a number of'.
Which sentence shows correct subject-verb agreement with 'each'?
Which sentence shows correct subject-verb agreement with 'each'?
Select the sentence that correctly uses subject-verb agreement when 'the number of' is the subject.
Select the sentence that correctly uses subject-verb agreement when 'the number of' is the subject.
Determine which sentence correctly uses subject-verb agreement when 'neither...nor' connects two singular nouns.
Determine which sentence correctly uses subject-verb agreement when 'neither...nor' connects two singular nouns.
Identify the correctly punctuated sentence, given the rule that collective nouns can be singular when referring to the group as a whole.
Identify the correctly punctuated sentence, given the rule that collective nouns can be singular when referring to the group as a whole.
Choose the correct sentence considering subject-verb agreement with uncountable nouns.
Choose the correct sentence considering subject-verb agreement with uncountable nouns.
Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: 'Neither the senators nor the president ___ in agreement on this issue.'
Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: 'Neither the senators nor the president ___ in agreement on this issue.'
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement when 'number' specifies quantity?
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement when 'number' specifies quantity?
Select the correctly punctuated sentence, considering that certain nouns are uncountable and thus take a singular verb.
Select the correctly punctuated sentence, considering that certain nouns are uncountable and thus take a singular verb.
Which sentence corrects the subject-verb agreement error, keeping in mind collective nouns functioning as singular entities?
Which sentence corrects the subject-verb agreement error, keeping in mind collective nouns functioning as singular entities?
Determine the correct verb form: 'Each of the committee members ___ asked to submit their feedback.'
Determine the correct verb form: 'Each of the committee members ___ asked to submit their feedback.'
Choose the sentence with the correct verb form, recognizing that certain nouns are plural in form but singular in meaning.
Choose the sentence with the correct verb form, recognizing that certain nouns are plural in form but singular in meaning.
Select the sentence in which the verb agrees with the closest subject in a 'neither/nor' construction.
Select the sentence in which the verb agrees with the closest subject in a 'neither/nor' construction.
What is the most accurate reported speech transformation of the direct request: 'Please handle the package with care'?
What is the most accurate reported speech transformation of the direct request: 'Please handle the package with care'?
Choose the option that accurately converts the direct request 'Can you validate these findings?' into reported speech.
Choose the option that accurately converts the direct request 'Can you validate these findings?' into reported speech.
Choose the most appropriate reported speech for: 'Will you help me with this suitcase?'
Choose the most appropriate reported speech for: 'Will you help me with this suitcase?'
How should the request 'Please send the documents immediately' be transformed into reported speech?
How should the request 'Please send the documents immediately' be transformed into reported speech?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a determiner to indicate a limited quantity?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a determiner to indicate a limited quantity?
Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of a determiner with an uncountable noun in a negative context.
Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of a determiner with an uncountable noun in a negative context.
Which sentence correctly uses a determiner to refer to a specific item or person?
Which sentence correctly uses a determiner to refer to a specific item or person?
Which of the following is the most appropriate determiner to use when referring to a portion of a group?
Which of the following is the most appropriate determiner to use when referring to a portion of a group?
Choose the sentence with the correct use of an article before a noun that begins with a vowel sound.
Choose the sentence with the correct use of an article before a noun that begins with a vowel sound.
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a determiner to indicate a lack of something?
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a determiner to indicate a lack of something?
Identify the sentence with the error in determiner usage:
Identify the sentence with the error in determiner usage:
Choose the sentence that uses the correct determiner to refer to a specific quantity that is more than just a few.
Choose the sentence that uses the correct determiner to refer to a specific quantity that is more than just a few.
Which of the following sentences requires correction due to the incorrect usage of a determiner?
Which of the following sentences requires correction due to the incorrect usage of a determiner?
In which of the following sentences is the use of 'few' or 'a few' most appropriate?
In which of the following sentences is the use of 'few' or 'a few' most appropriate?
Select the sentence that accurately uses a determiner with an uncountable noun.
Select the sentence that accurately uses a determiner with an uncountable noun.
Which sentence requires correction because of redundant wording?
Which sentence requires correction because of redundant wording?
Choose the sentence with the correct usage of 'any' in the following options.
Choose the sentence with the correct usage of 'any' in the following options.
In which sentence is the determiner used incorrectly with a plural noun?
In which sentence is the determiner used incorrectly with a plural noun?
Which determiner best completes the sentence: 'I have ___ interest in skydiving, it's just too risky.'?
Which determiner best completes the sentence: 'I have ___ interest in skydiving, it's just too risky.'?
Which of the following options demonstrates the correct usage of 'how many'?
Which of the following options demonstrates the correct usage of 'how many'?
Choose the correct determiner to complete the following sentence: '___ student in the class aced the final exam, much to the surprise of the professor.'
Choose the correct determiner to complete the following sentence: '___ student in the class aced the final exam, much to the surprise of the professor.'
Select the sentence that correctly uses an article ('a', 'an', 'the') with a singular countable noun.
Select the sentence that correctly uses an article ('a', 'an', 'the') with a singular countable noun.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a determiner to indicate quantity or amount?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a determiner to indicate quantity or amount?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of the present simple tense?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of the present simple tense?
Select the sentence that correctly applies the past continuous tense to describe an ongoing action interrupted by another event.
Select the sentence that correctly applies the past continuous tense to describe an ongoing action interrupted by another event.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the present perfect tense to indicate an action completed at an unspecified time in the past?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the present perfect tense to indicate an action completed at an unspecified time in the past?
Rewrite the following sentence in the future simple tense: 'They are planning a vacation.'
Rewrite the following sentence in the future simple tense: 'They are planning a vacation.'
Identify the sentence that correctly uses the past perfect tense to show that one action in the past happened before another action in the past.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses the past perfect tense to show that one action in the past happened before another action in the past.
Which determiner best completes the statement: '___ information provided by the witness was crucial to the case'?
Which determiner best completes the statement: '___ information provided by the witness was crucial to the case'?
Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence: 'She needs ___ new notebook for her class'?
Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence: 'She needs ___ new notebook for her class'?
Which question uses the correct determiner to inquire about the quantity of grapes?
Which question uses the correct determiner to inquire about the quantity of grapes?
Which sentence correctly uses a determiner with the noun 'opportunity'?
Which sentence correctly uses a determiner with the noun 'opportunity'?
What determiner best completes: 'We require ___ additional assistance with the project to meet the deadline'?
What determiner best completes: 'We require ___ additional assistance with the project to meet the deadline'?
Identify the correct way to rewrite this sentence: "I purchased a old book at the store yesterday, and the cover had the unique design."
Identify the correct way to rewrite this sentence: "I purchased a old book at the store yesterday, and the cover had the unique design."
Which sentence correctly uses a determiner to describe the number of people waiting?
Which sentence correctly uses a determiner to describe the number of people waiting?
Which of the following options is the most appropriate way to complete the statement: “___ of the water in the glass had evaporated due to the heat”?
Which of the following options is the most appropriate way to complete the statement: “___ of the water in the glass had evaporated due to the heat”?
Imagine someone says, 'The car needs washing.' Which determiner modification creates a sense of urgency?
Imagine someone says, 'The car needs washing.' Which determiner modification creates a sense of urgency?
You hear someone say, 'I have money.' How could you rephrase this using a determiner to indicate that they have enough money for their needs, but not an abundance?
You hear someone say, 'I have money.' How could you rephrase this using a determiner to indicate that they have enough money for their needs, but not an abundance?
Which sentence correctly uses a determiner to clearly ask about choosing one item from a visible collection of similar items?
Which sentence correctly uses a determiner to clearly ask about choosing one item from a visible collection of similar items?
You want to express that you possess almost no knowledge about astrophysics. Which sentence correctly uses a determiner to convey this?
You want to express that you possess almost no knowledge about astrophysics. Which sentence correctly uses a determiner to convey this?
Which of the following describes a situation where using the determiner 'several' would be most fitting?
Which of the following describes a situation where using the determiner 'several' would be most fitting?
A tourist asks, 'How do I get to train station?' What correction should you make regarding the determiner?
A tourist asks, 'How do I get to train station?' What correction should you make regarding the determiner?
You want to politely offer someone a glass of water, but you're unsure if they want it. Which question uses a determiner most appropriately in this context?
You want to politely offer someone a glass of water, but you're unsure if they want it. Which question uses a determiner most appropriately in this context?
In which scenario would it be most appropriate to use the determiner 'an' before a word?
In which scenario would it be most appropriate to use the determiner 'an' before a word?
Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence: 'Many a guest ___ impressed by the hotel's service.'
Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence: 'Many a guest ___ impressed by the hotel's service.'
Identify the corrected sentence: 'The group of singers were practicing their harmonies diligently.'
Identify the corrected sentence: 'The group of singers were practicing their harmonies diligently.'
Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence: 'Both the CEO and the CFO ___ attending the conference next week.'
Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence: 'Both the CEO and the CFO ___ attending the conference next week.'
Select the correct verb to fill in the blank: 'Each of the participants ___ given a certificate of completion.'
Select the correct verb to fill in the blank: 'Each of the participants ___ given a certificate of completion.'
Identify the correctly punctuated sentence: 'The pair of binoculars are essential for bird watching.'
Identify the correctly punctuated sentence: 'The pair of binoculars are essential for bird watching.'
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form: 'A selection of pastries ___ displayed at the bakery.'
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form: 'A selection of pastries ___ displayed at the bakery.'
Select the appropriate verb to complete the sentence: 'Some of the information ___ incorrect.'
Select the appropriate verb to complete the sentence: 'Some of the information ___ incorrect.'
Which of the following is the correct form: 'There was several complaints about the service
Which of the following is the correct form: 'There was several complaints about the service
Which sentence demonstrates correct usage of determiners with countable and uncountable nouns?
Which sentence demonstrates correct usage of determiners with countable and uncountable nouns?
Identify the sentence that correctly uses a determiner to express a limited quantity:
Identify the sentence that correctly uses a determiner to express a limited quantity:
Which of the following sentences requires correction due to the misuse of a determiner with an uncountable noun?
Which of the following sentences requires correction due to the misuse of a determiner with an uncountable noun?
Choose the sentence that correctly uses a determiner to refer to a specific selection from a group.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses a determiner to refer to a specific selection from a group.
Which sentence demonstrates using the correct determiner with both countable and uncountable nouns to indicate abundance?
Which sentence demonstrates using the correct determiner with both countable and uncountable nouns to indicate abundance?
In which of the following sentences is the use of 'any' most appropriate?
In which of the following sentences is the use of 'any' most appropriate?
Identify the error in the following sentence and choose the corrected version: 'He don't like pizza.'
Identify the error in the following sentence and choose the corrected version: 'He don't like pizza.'
In which sentence is the determiner used incorrectly, creating a redundancy?
In which sentence is the determiner used incorrectly, creating a redundancy?
Rewrite the following sentence in the past perfect continuous tense: 'I am watching TV.'
Rewrite the following sentence in the past perfect continuous tense: 'I am watching TV.'
Convert the following sentence to the future perfect tense: 'She bakes a cake.'
Convert the following sentence to the future perfect tense: 'She bakes a cake.'
Choose the sentence where the determiner specifies something present, but the quantity is notably small.
Choose the sentence where the determiner specifies something present, but the quantity is notably small.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in the present perfect continuous: 'They ___ (play) tennis since morning.'
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in the present perfect continuous: 'They ___ (play) tennis since morning.'
Choose the correctly rewritten sentence in the past simple tense: 'She is singing a song.'
Choose the correctly rewritten sentence in the past simple tense: 'She is singing a song.'
Identify and correct the error in the following sentence: 'I has been working here since 2010.'
Identify and correct the error in the following sentence: 'I has been working here since 2010.'
Rewrite the following sentence in the present continuous tense: 'He plays the guitar.'
Rewrite the following sentence in the present continuous tense: 'He plays the guitar.'
Fill in the blank with the correct past simple negative form: 'They ___ (not/go) to the party last night.'
Fill in the blank with the correct past simple negative form: 'They ___ (not/go) to the party last night.'
What is the reported speech transformation of the direct statement: 'I may go to the party'?
What is the reported speech transformation of the direct statement: 'I may go to the party'?
How should the direct statement 'I have to study tonight' be converted into reported speech?
How should the direct statement 'I have to study tonight' be converted into reported speech?
Which of the following is the correct reported speech transformation of the direct statement: 'I am visiting my family this weekend'?
Which of the following is the correct reported speech transformation of the direct statement: 'I am visiting my family this weekend'?
What is the correct reported speech version of the direct statement: 'I don't like spicy food'?
What is the correct reported speech version of the direct statement: 'I don't like spicy food'?
Which of the following represents the correct transformation of 'I have been to Japan' into reported speech?
Which of the following represents the correct transformation of 'I have been to Japan' into reported speech?
What is the reported speech equivalent of the direct statement: 'I will be there soon'?
What is the reported speech equivalent of the direct statement: 'I will be there soon'?
How would you accurately convert the direct statement: 'I might buy a new car' into reported speech?
How would you accurately convert the direct statement: 'I might buy a new car' into reported speech?
Select the correct reported form of the statement: 'I prefer tea to coffee'.
Select the correct reported form of the statement: 'I prefer tea to coffee'.
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Study Notes
Reported Speech (Command, questions Statements and Request) (Questions 401 - 500)
- Commands:
- General structure:
He/She was told to + base verb
- Polite commands:
He/She was asked to...
- Firm commands:
He/She was ordered to...
- Health-related:
He/She was advised to...
- Memory-related:
He/She was reminded not to...
- Motivational:
He/She was encouraged to...
- Negative commands:
They were warned not to...
- General structure:
- Requests:
- General reporting:
He/She asked for...
- Polite requests:
He/She requested to...
- Yes/no questions:
He/She asked if...
- Use “requested that” with the subjunctive
- General reporting:
- Statements:
- Tense shift: Present becomes past
- Future "will" changes to "would"
- “Must” becomes “had to”
- "Now" becomes "then"
- "Today" becomes "that day"
- Present perfect becomes past perfect
- General present becomes past for reported statements
- Questions:
- Wh-questions: "Wh-" word remains
- Yes/no questions: Reported with "if"
- Present simple becomes past simple
- Past simple turns to past perfect
- Present continuous goes to past continuous
- “Can” transforms to “could”
- Use a frequency adverb and tense shift accordingly
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