Indirect speech / Reported speech

This exercise will help you practise how to transform direct speech into indirect (reported) speech — a key skill in everyday and formal English communication. You’ll review how to correctly shift tenses, pronouns, and time expressions when reporting what someone said. Whether you're reporting statements, questions, or requests, this B1-level practice will boost your grammar confidence and clarity in conversations and writing.

1. She said that she _____ tired.

2. He told me that he _____ the report.

3. They said they _____ us later.

4. I asked her if she _____ the movie.

5. She asked me where I _____.

6. He told us that he _____ early.

7. They asked if we _____ the tickets.

8. I said I _____ come to the meeting.

9. He said that he _____ her before.

10. She asked me if I _____ the answer.

11. They told us that they _____ for an hour.

12. He asked what time the train _____.

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