SEQUENCE OF TENSES

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Ex. 11. Complete the sentences by changing Direct speech to Reported speech. Use sequence of tenses:

Model 1: Mike asked: “Where is our coach?”

Mike asked where our coach was.

Model 2: Mike said: “I'll help you with this element.”

Mike said (that) he would help me with that element.

Model 3: Mike said: “I attended a very intresting football match yesterday.”

Mike said (that) he had attended a very interesting football match the day

before.

Model 4: Mike asked: “Have you ever taken part in a regional race?”

Mike asked if I had ever taken part in a regional race.

1. My coach said: “You have lost your physical condition”.

My coach said…………………………………………

2. My team-mate informed me: “ I'm going to join the Dynamo football team”.

My team-mate informed me………………………………….

3. One of my group-mates remarked: “You are gaining weight.”

One of my group-mates remarked………………………………………..

4. Our PE teacher stated: “ Everybody must pass sports proficiency tests.”

Our PE teacher stated………………………………………………

5. My friend asked me: “How do you like living in Minsk?”

My friend asked me………………………………………………

6. My father often told me:” Don't read so much in the evening.”

My father often told me…………………………………………..

7. Our athletic trainer said: “ Stay in the training camp for one week more, Mike”

Our athletic trainer told……………………………………………………….

8. My first coach used to say:” To be physically fit is very important for everybody.”

My first coach used to say………………………………………………………

9. “Can I take your skis?” my sister asked me.

My sister asked me…………………………………………………………..

10. In his last letter my English friend wrote:”I attended the Cup Final match at the Wembley Stadium. It was great!”

In his last letter my English friend wrote………………………………………………

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