Answer — Exercise 3
3c - Grammar in use·On Screen B2+ - Student's Book
Question
Rewrite the sentences from reported speech into direct speech. When do the tenses remain the same?
Answer
- "There is a story about the tsunami survivors in today's paper," Alex said.
- "Homelessness has increased by 15% since last year" said the charity spokesperson.
- "I wish our teacher would give us more time to finish our projects," said Jeremy. (tense remains the same)
- "I’m trying to find information on global warming for my essay," she said.
- "You may / might have to evacuate your village if the flood waters rise," the authorities said.
- "There is going to be a downpours tomorrow," said the weather forecaster.
- "I took part in a tree-planting event two weeks ago," said Carmen.
- "If I were you, I would check the weather before going on the sailing trip," said Sarah. (tense remains the same)