1. Put the following sentence into reported speech:
“I've lived here for three years”, John mentioned a. John mentioned that he had lived there for three years. b. John mentioned that he has lived there for three years. c. John mentioned that he lived there for three years. 2. Which statement is NOT correct regarding the meaning of holiday? a. Holiday is a period taken to travel, rest or relax. (syn. vacation, break) b. Holiday is a sandy and sunny area near the sea. (syn. Seaside) c. Holiday is the time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want. 3. Match the words which are in the left side with their correct definitions which are in the right side. To afford To stay To look for To pack. 4. Put the following sentence into reported speech:
“Jenny can't speak French”, said Martin a. Martin said that Jenny can't speak French b. Martin said that Jenny could speak French c. Martin said that Jenny couldn´t speak French. 5. Which tag question is NOT correct? a. You have a child, don´t you? b. It is raining now, is it? c. Korie isn´t a nurse, is she?. 6. Put the following sentence into reported speech:
“I will get good grades” commented Susan a. Susan commented that she would get good grades b. Susan commented that she might get good grades c. Susan commented that she will get good grades. 7. Match the colloquial expressions which are in the left side with their correct definitions which are in the right side. To catch some rays To look forward to To travel light To travel on a shoestring. 8. Mark the tag question that is correct a. He usually makes posters, doesn´t he? b. He usually makes posters, won´t he? c. He usually makes posters, didn´t he?. 9. What is the meaning of hiking? a. A water sport that requires a boat and a paddle to move across water. b. An extreme water sport that combines surfing and windsurfing. c. An outdoor activity consisting of taking a walk in mountains or fields. 10. Which tag question is NOT correct? a. The sun is very bright today, isn´t it? b. Eliza is singing pop music, would she? c. Tom is 10 years old, isn´t he?.
