4. Rewrite the sentences replacing the italic part with a present participle.

e.g. She was talking to her friend and forgot about everything around her.

→ Talking to her friend she forgot about everything around her.

1. Since we watch the news every day we know what’s going on in the world.

2. They are vegetarians and don’t eat meat.

3. The dog wagged its tail and bit the postman.

4. While she was tidying up her room she found some old photos.

5. He was a good boy and helped his mother in the kitchen.

6. As they didn’t have enough money they spent their holidays at home last year.

7. The man was sitting in the café. He was reading a paper.

8. She walked home and met an old friend.

5. Rewrite the sentences replacing the italic part with a past participle.

e.g. I have a cat that is called Tari.

→ I have a cat called Tari.

1. The dinner was more expensive than they had expected.

2. He was accused of murder and arrested.

3. She was shocked by the bad news and burst into tears.

4. The event is organized by our team and will surely be a great success.

5. The film is based on real events and tells the story of a reporter.

6. She was born in Hollywood and knows all the famous movie stars.

7. The car was taken to the garage. It was repaired within an hour.

8. She was admired by everyone and began to grow arrogant.

6. Rewrite the sentences using the Participles.

e.g. He was lying on the bed and he was reading a book.

→ He was lying on the bed reading a book.

1. Jack burnt his finger while he was lighting a fire.

2. After Ann had ironed her clothes, she put them away.

3. Because he was cold, James turned on the heater.

4. Liza took a deep breath and dived into the water.

5. She was sitting on the sofa and she was knitting the pullover.

6. The girl who is sitting on the sofa next to Alison is Vicky.

7. Emma turned the key in the lock and opened the door.

8. Because we were late we took a taxi.

SEQUENCE OF TENSES/ REPORTED SPEECH

Before doing the following exercises revise grammar material – N. A. Bonk, Unit 11: p. 243-265.

1. Rewrite each sentence in the Reported Speech. Change the pronouns where necessary. e.g. Helen: I want to tell you something about my holiday in London.

Gareth: What did she say?

You: She said that she wanted to tell me about her holiday in London.

1. Helen: I went to London in July.

Gareth: What did she say?

You: She said that ……… .

2. Helen: My parents went with me.

Gareth: What did she say?

You: She said that ……… .

3. Helen: We spent three days in London.

Gareth: What did she say?

You: She said that ……… .

4. Helen: London is a multicultural place.

Gareth: What did she say?

You: She said ……… .

5. Helen: I saw people of all colours.

Gareth: What did she say?

You: She said that ……… .

6. Helen: Me and my parents visited the Tower.

Gareth: What did she say?

You: She said that ……… .

7. Helen: One evening we went to see a musical.

Gareth: What did she say?

You: She said that ……… .

8. Helen: I love London.

Gareth: What did she say?

You: She said ……… .

9. Helen: The people are so nice there.

Gareth: What did she say?

You: She said ……… .