Unit 10: Reported Speech & Relative Clauses

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Which sentence correctly uses reported speech?

I told him that I am going to the party.
He mentioned that he has finished his homework.
She said she will go to the store.
They claimed that they had been there before. (correct)

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of 'I wish' to express a regret?

I wish I have more free time.
I wish I had listened to my parents. (correct)
I wish I would have studied harder.
I wish I am taller.

In which sentence is the relative pronoun correctly omitted?

The person who called earlier didn't leave a message.
The movie that we watched last night was thrilling.
The book which I borrowed from you is interesting.
The song I heard on the radio this morning was great. (correct)

Which of the following expresses a preference using 'I would prefer' in a polite manner?

I would prefer it if you didn't do that. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly uses a relative clause to add information about a place?

This is the restaurant where I ate. (B) Signup and view all the answers

She said she ______ going to the party, but I didn't believe her.

was Signup and view all the answers

I wish I ______ studied harder in high school; now I'm struggling in college.

had Signup and view all the answers

The book ______ I borrowed from the library is overdue.

that Signup and view all the answers

If only I ______ more time to finish this project; it's due tomorrow!

had Signup and view all the answers

I would prefer ______ coffee to tea this morning; I need the extra caffeine.

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Match the following direct speech sentences with their correct reported speech transformations:

Direct: 'I will go to the party tomorrow,' she said. = Reported: She said that she would go to the party the following day. Direct: 'Are you coming with us?' they asked. = Reported: They asked if I was coming with them. Direct: 'We went to the beach last week,' he mentioned. = Reported: He mentioned that they had gone to the beach the previous week. Direct: 'Don't forget to buy milk,' she reminded me. = Reported: She reminded me not to forget to buy milk. Signup and view all the answers

Match each situation with the most appropriate 'I wish' or 'If only' expression:

Situation: You missed an important deadline. = Expression: I wish I had submitted my work on time. Situation: You want to travel the world but lack money. = Expression: If only I had enough money to travel the world. Situation: You regret not studying harder for a test. = Expression: I wish I had studied harder for the test. Situation: You're stuck in traffic and late for a meeting. = Expression: If only I had left home earlier. Signup and view all the answers

Match each sentence with its correct relative clause, omitting the relative pronoun where appropriate:

Sentence: The book is very interesting. = Relative Clause: The book I borrowed from the library is very interesting. Sentence: The woman helped me. = Relative Clause: The woman who is standing over there helped me. Sentence: The car broke down. = Relative Clause: The car, which I bought last year, broke down. Sentence: The song is very popular. = Relative Clause: The song they played on the radio is very popular. Signup and view all the answers

Match each statement with the most suitable 'I would prefer' response:

Statement: 'Would you like tea or coffee?' = Response: I would prefer tea, please. Statement: 'Do you want to walk or take a bus?' = Response: I would prefer to walk if that’s okay. Statement: 'Should we eat in or go out?' = Response: I would prefer to eat out tonight. Statement: 'Are you going to study or watch TV?' = Response: I would prefer to study, though TV is tempting. Signup and view all the answers

Match the sentence pairs to the most suitable relative pronoun to create a single sentence. Note where the pronoun can be omitted:

Sentences: The movie was amazing. We watched the movie last night. = Combined Sentence: The movie we watched last night was amazing. Sentences: The author is very talented. I admire the author. = Combined Sentence: The author whom I admire is very talented. Sentences: The city is beautiful. I was born in that city.. = Combined Sentence: The city where I was born is beautiful. Sentences: The idea sounds promising. They introduced the idea last year. = Combined Sentence: The idea, which they introduced last year, sounds promising. Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of reported speech change with the correct transformation:

Direct Speech: 'I am going to the store tomorrow.' = Reported Speech: He said he was going to the store the following day. Direct Speech: 'Are you coming with me?' = Reported Speech: He asked if I was coming with him. Direct Speech: 'Don't forget your keys!' = Reported Speech: He told me not to forget my keys. Direct Speech: 'I have finished my homework.' = Reported Speech: He said he had finished his homework. Signup and view all the answers

Match the 'I wish' / 'If only' statement with its implied meaning:

I wish I had studied harder. = Regret about a past action. If only I knew the answer. = Desire to change a present situation. I wish it would stop raining. = Desire for something to change (that is unlikely). If only I could fly. = An unrealistic desire. Signup and view all the answers

Match the sentence with the correct type of relative clause:

The book that I borrowed from the library is due tomorrow. = Defining relative clause (identifies which book) My brother, who is a doctor, lives in New York. = Non-defining relative clause (adds extra information) The restaurant where we had dinner last night was excellent. = Relative clause using 'where' to specify location The man whose car was stolen reported it to the police. = Relative clause using 'whose' to show possession Signup and view all the answers

Match the sentence with the correct description of relative pronoun omission:

The movie I watched last night was amazing. = Omission of 'that' or 'which' as the object of the relative clause The person she is dating seems very nice. = Omission of 'who' or 'that' as the object of the relative clause This is the house he built. = Omission of 'that' or 'which' in defining relative clause. The song they played was requested by me. = Omission in object relative clause after a noun. Signup and view all the answers

Match each ‘I would prefer’ statement with its implied meaning:

I would prefer to go to the beach rather than the mountains. = Expressing a specific preference between two options. I would prefer that you didn't mention it to anyone. = Expressing a polite request or wish for someone's behavior. I'd prefer to stay in tonight. = Expressing a simple preference. I would prefer him to handle the situation. = Expressing a preference regarding who should do something. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Reported Speech

Reporting what someone said without direct quotes. Changes in tense, pronouns, and time expressions are usually needed.

"I wish / If only"

Used to express a wish about a present or future situation that is impossible or unlikely to be true.

"I would prefer to"

Used to express a preference.

Relative Clauses

Clauses that define or give extra information about a noun. Pronouns like 'who,' 'which,' or 'that' introduce them.