Full name: ………………………………………….
Class: ……………..
REVIEW : REPORTED SPEECH
Date: …………………………………………………
Rewrite these sentences using the Reported Speech:
1. The teacher said to us, "Please submit your assignments by Friday." (tell)
→ The teacher told ____________________________________________________________________
2. The policeman said, "Don't park your car here." (warn)
→ The policeman warned _______________________________________________________________
3. She said to me, "Come to my birthday party this Saturday!" (invite)
→ She invited ________________________________________________________________________
4. My mother said, "You should apply for that scholarship." (encourage)
→ My mother encouraged ______________________________________________________________
5. The general said to the soldiers, "Attack the enemy immediately!" (command)
→ The general commanded______________________________________________________________
6. The officer said, "Step back from the crime scene." (order)
→ The officer ordered _________________________________________________________________
7. The driving instructor said, "Always check your mirrors before changing lanes." (instruct)
→ The driving instructor instructed ______________________________________________________
8. He said to me, "You should really try this new restaurant!" (persuade)
→ He persuaded ______________________________________________________________________
9. The teacher said, "Don't forget to review for the final exam." (remind)
→ The teacher reminded us _____________________________________________________________
10. The father said to his son, "Please help your mother with the dishes." (ask)
→ The father asked ____________________________________________________________________
11. The doctor said to me, "Drink more water every day." (tell)
→ The doctor told ____________________________________________________________________
12. My friend said, "Don't touch that! It's dangerous." (warn)
→ My friend warned ___________________________________________________________________
13. He said to me, "Would you like to join us for dinner?" (invite)
→ He invited _________________________________________________________________________
14. The coach said, "You should train harder if you want to win." (encourage)
→ The coach encouraged _______________________________________________________________
15. The captain said, "Move forward quickly!" (command)
→ The captain commanded the soldiers ___________________________________________________
16. The teacher said to the students, "Be quiet during the test!" (order)
→ The teacher ordered _________________________________________________________________
17. The instructor said, "Follow the safety rules carefully." (instruct)
→ The instructor instructed _____________________________________________________________
18. My sister said, "You really should try yoga. It helps a lot." (persuade)
→ My sister persuaded me ______________________________________________________________
19. The librarian said, "Don't forget to return the books by next Monday." (remind)
→ The librarian reminded me ____________________________________________________________
20. The little girl said to her mom, "Can you help me with my homework?" (ask)
→ The little girl asked __________________________________________________________________
21. The teacher said, "Don't talk during the exam!" (tell)
→ The teacher told __________________________________________________________________
22. The sign said, "Beware of the dog!" (warn)
→ The sign warned __________________________________________________________________
23. He said to me, "Come to my wedding next month!" (invite)
→ He invited me __________________________________________________________________
24. My father said, "You should try learning a new language." (encourage)
→ My father encouraged _______________________________________________________________

25. The officer said, "Stand still and raise your hands!" (command)
→ The officer commanded the suspect ____________________________________________________
26. The security guard said, "Leave the building immediately!" (order)
→ The security guard ordered everyone ___________________________________________________
27. The teacher said, "Read the instructions carefully before answering." (instruct)
→ The teacher instructed ______________________________________________________________
28. My friend said, "You should really watch this new movie!" (persuade)
→ My friend persuaded _______________________________________________________________
29. My mother said, "Don't forget to call your grandmother." (remind)
→ My mother reminded ________________________________________________________________
30. The stranger said, "Can you show me the way to the nearest bus stop?" (ask)
→ The stranger asked __________________________________________________________________
31. The doctor said, "Take this medicine twice a day." (tell)
→ The doctor told me __________________________________________________________________
32. The tour guide said, "Be careful when walking near the cliff!" (warn)
→ The tour guide warned _______________________________________________________________
33. She said to me, "Come to my housewarming party this Friday!" (invite)
→ She invited __________________________________________________________________
34. My coach said, "You should practice more if you want to improve." (encourage)
→ My coach encouraged _______________________________________________________________
35. The sergeant said, "March forward!" (command)
→ The sergeant commanded the soldiers ___________________________________________________
36. The manager said, "Finish this report by tomorrow morning." (order)
→ The manager ordered ________________________________________________________________
37. The driving instructor said, "Always wear your seatbelt." (instruct)
→ The driving instructor instructed _______________________________________________________
38. My friend said, "You should buy this book, it's really interesting!" (persuade)
→ My friend persuaded ________________________________________________________________
39. My mom said, "Don't forget to lock the door before you leave." (remind)
→ My mom reminded _______________________________________________________________
40. The child said to his father, "Can you help me tie my shoes?" (ask)
→ The child asked __________________________________________________________________
41. The teacher said, "Do your homework before class." (tell)
→ The teacher told ____________________________________________________________________
42. The lifeguard said, "Don't swim too far from the shore!" (warn)
→ The lifeguard warned _______________________________________________________________
43. She said to me, "Come to my concert next Saturday!" (invite)
→ She invited ________________________________________________________________________
44. My dad said, "You should start saving money for the future." (encourage)
→ My dad encouraged _______________________________________________________________
45. The commander said, "Fire at the target!" (command)
→ The commander commanded the soldiers ________________________________________________
46. The officer said, "Stay inside until further notice." (order)
→ The officer ordered everyone __________________________________________________________
47. The teacher said, "Turn off your phones during the exam." (instruct)
→ The teacher instructed the students ____________________________________________________
48. My brother said, "You should try this new workout routine!" (persuade)
→ My brother persuaded _______________________________________________________________
49. My grandmother said, "Don't forget to water the plants every day." (remind)
→ My grandmother reminded ___________________________________________________________
50. The little boy said, "Can you read me a bedtime story?" (ask)
→ The little boy asked his mother _______________________________________________________