Revision excercises

Ex. 162. A new student, Paul, has come to the college and the other students are asking

him questions.

1. “What country do you come from?” said Bill

2. “How long have you been here?” said Ann.

3. “Are you working as well as studying?” said Bill.

4. “Have you got a work permit?” said Peter.

5. ”What are you going to study?” said Peter

6. “Do you want to buy any second-hand books?” said Bill.

7. “Have you seen the library?” asked Ann.

8. “Do you play rugby?” said Peter.

9. “Will you have time to play regularly?” asked Ann.

10. “Did you play for your school team?” said Bill.

11. “Are you interested in acting?” asked Ann.

12. “Would you like to join our Drama Group?” she said.

13. “What do you think of the canteen coffee?” said Ann.

Later he reports these questions to an English friend.

1. They asked me what country I came from.

2. They asked me ______________________________________________________________

Ex. 163. Mrs Adams, who is rather inquisitive, wants to know about Mrs Brown’s new

tenant.

1. Who is he?

2. What does he do for a living?

3. How long has he been here?

4. Where does he come from?

5. Does he teach in the Technical College?

6. How long has he been working here?

7. Is he married?

8. Where is his wife?

9. Does he get many letters?

10. Where do his letters come from?

11. Where does he do his shopping?

12. Does he do his own cooking?

13. Do you clean his flat?

14. Does he have a car?

15. Does he ever speak to you?

16. What does he do in the evenings?

17. Does he go away at the weekends?

18. Why has he shaved of his beard?

19. Is he thinking of buying a house here?

20. Do you like him?

In the evening Mrs Brown reports the questions to her husband.

1. She asked me who he was.

2. She asked me __________________________________________________

3. ______________________________________________________________

4. ____________________________________________________________etc.

Ex. 164. Report the following utterances:

a) Example: The hotel is full up. Why didn’t you reserve a room in advance?

The clerk said the hotel was full and asked why Mr Smith hadn’t reserved a room

In advance.

1. Mr Brown to his wife: “I’ve been waiting for you for half an hour. When will you be ready?”

2. Bob to his mother: “I’m very hungry. When can I have dinner?”

3. Peter to his sister: “I must write some letters. What date is it?”

4. Bob to this brother: ”I want to speak to Mike. When will he come?”

5. Alec to Steve: “Jane is leaving for London. How long will she stay there?”

6. Lucy to Dick: “You look tired. What have you been doing?”

7. Mrs Smith to her husband: “You look ill. When will you consult the doctor?”

8. Helen to Ann: “Bill is going abroad. When is he leaving?”

9. Mrs Adams to her husband: “You look so happy. Have you won in a lottery?”

10. Ann to her sister: “I know you have a newcomer in your group. What is his name?”

b) Example: How long have you been studying Spanish? Your accent is good.

Peter asked Mary how long she had been studying Spanish and added that her

accent was good.

1. Harry to Donald: “Where are the Greens spending their holidays? They usually go to the

seaside.

2. Mrs White to her friend: “What time does the concert start? I think it’s time to go.”

3. Jack to Lucy: “What time is it? My watch has stopped.”

4. Mary to her sister: “Why don’t you want to phone Helen? She is always ready to help.”

5. Mike to Nick: “What suit will you take? I’d like to have the grey one.”

6. Mr Brown to his son: “Where have you put my umbrella? I can’t find it anywhere.”

7. The teacher to Alec: “Why can’t you answer at once? You are always so slow.”

8. Mr Brown to his wife: “How long will you be on the phone? We are going to be late.”

9. Liz to Sally: “Why do you always wear suits? I’ve never seen you in casual clothes.”

10. John to his brother: “What do you know about Tom? I saw you with him last night.”

c) Example: Where do you live? Do you get to work by bys?

Barbara asked Kate where she lived and if she got to the work by bus.

1. Jane to Mary: “Where did you buy your coat? Did it cost much?”

2. Mike to Helen: “When are you leaving? Will anybody see you off?”

3. John to his brother: “When did you see Peter? Did you speak to him?”

4. Jack to his sister: “When will you be free? Will you be able to help me with my maths?”

5. Helen to Jill: “Where did you rest? Did you enjoy your holiday?”

6. Kate to Sam: “When are you having your finals? Are you ready for them?”

7. Mike to Susan: “What are you doing on Sunday? Will you go sunbathing?”

8. Tony to his sister: “Why did you switch on the computer? Are you going to play?”

9. Sally to John: “Who did you write a letter to? Do you want me to post it?”

10. John to Richard: “What will you be doing on Friday? Will you help me with the maths?”

11. Sue to Sally: “Where did you buy this bag? Will you lend me it for the evening?”

12. Dad to his son: “What are you doing there? Are you speaking on the phone?”

Ex. 165. Nick is interviewing Jumping Jake Jones, a professional wrestler on tour in

Merton. Read his questions and write them in reported form.

“How much do you weigh?” 7. “What do you think about violent sports?”

He asked him how much____________ ___________________________

he weighed._____________________ ___________________________

“How many times have you been on 8. “Is Jumping Jake Jones your real name?”

television?” __________________________________

He asked him how many times_______ ___________________________

he had been on television.__________

9. “How many times have you fought this

1. “How did you start wrestling?” year?”

___________________________________ __________________________________

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2. “How long have you been a professional 10. “Will you stay in Merton all week?”

wrestler?” __________________________________

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11. “Who is the best wrestler in the world?”

3. “Who is your favourite opponent?” __________________________________

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12. “Which was your best fight?”

4. “How many wins have you had?” __________________________________

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13. “Have you been to Merton before?”

5. “How many kilos can you lift? _________________________________

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6. “Is it difficult to become a professional 14. “How can I become the strongest boy at

wrestler?” the University?

____________________________________ __________________________________

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Ex. 166. Yesterday, Jane saw a little boy who had fallen off his bicycle. She went to help

him and asked some questions.

What did she asked him? Write the question word first, if there is one, then report

Jane’s question. Remember the word order and the changes of tense and pronouns.

“What’s your name?” She asked him what his name was.__________________

“Are you all right?” She asked him if he was all right.__________________

1. “How old are you?” ______________________________________________________

2. “Where do you live?” ______________________________________________________

3. “Have you hurt yourself? ______________________________________________________

4. “Can you stand up?” ______________________________________________________

5. “Is your elbow bleeding?” ______________________________________________________

6. “How did it happen?” ______________________________________________________

7. “What made you fall?” ______________________________________________________

8. “Where had you been?” ______________________________________________________

9. “Were you on the way home?” __________________________________________________

10. “Shall I phone your parents?” __________________________________________________

11. “Do you want some help?” __________________________________________________

12. “Shall I take you home?” __________________________________________________