Reported speech explanation

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English class

Today

reported speech

reported speech

is used to talk about something someone else said/ did

changes to the past (even though the events might seem to be in the present).

Take a look at these sentences and the ones in your book (page 94 ex. 1) and do ex. 2

1 I’ve just heard about Robin Williams – so sad.

2 I just saw Ariana Grande in town. Can’t wait for the concert tonight.

3 (We should) save our cinema. Join us tonight at 8 pm outside the mayor’s house.

let's check ex. 2

• rewrite these sentences to direct or to reported speech 

I am going to the supermarket.
She ...

John said he likes ice cream

She said that she was living in London.

I haven't seen Julie.
Jasper...

continue

with the exercises in your book

or

the escaperoom

or

reading ex. in your book