Reported Speech Statements - Grammar Question Writing
Practise reported speech statements at B1 level by completing questions, writing personal answers and putting words in order. Includes a model, partner practice and a separate key with sample answers and guidance on alternatives.
What’s in the worksheet?
- Model and grammar reminder
- Question completion and personal answers
- Word-order practice
- Answer key with sample responses and teacher guidance
Ask about messages and report the statements accurately in the answers.
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Page 2 of 2 · Answer key · A4 printable PDF
A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Give learners page 1 and retain the page 2 key for checking. The personal responses are examples, not answers learners must copy.
- Compare said she was excited with told me she had packed in the trip example.
- Complete A's say/tell questions, then report a friend's activity, someone's plans, a teacher's message and local news.
- Reorder B's film, closed-shop and cancelled-event questions; ask a partner and clarify who said what.
Support and extension
Use did + base verb in the direct questions, but no did in Who told you…? Tell needs a person here. Adjust pronouns and tense to context; invented messages and justified non-backshifted reports are welcome.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
