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REVISION REPORTED SPEECH
I. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
1. My father was thinking of buy a new computer for me.
A B C D
2. His teacher advised him learning English harder.
A B C D
3. The student admitted not to do all her homework.
A B C D
4. He suggested to have a party on his retirement.
A B C D
5. I am delighted hearing the news.
A B C D
6. It’s so cold to go out.
A B C D
7. Two close friends can spend time to be together without needing to pretend.
A B C D
8. A friend can help you solve problems and to share the grief times along with the great times.
A B C D
9. It took her a long time getting accustomed to the new environment and make friends with other
A B C D
classmates.
10. I often listen music when I have free time.
A B C D
11. We spent a week to preparing for our concert.
A B C D
12. It’s impossible for me being there before 8p.m.
A B C D
13. She likes her job but does not like wear uniforms.
A B C D
14.I saw a man jumpedthrough the window 5 minutes ago, but I couldn’t remember his face.
A B C D
15. He avoids to travelduring rush hours.
A B C D
16. John’s friends had celebrated a farewell party for him last Sunday
A B C D
II. Put the verbs in parentheses into the correct form: Bare inf, to Inf, Gerund or Present Participle.
1. He spends most of his time ___________ (play) computer games.
2. The man wanted to avoid ___________ (see) on security cameras.
3. He was accused of ___________ (desert) his ship two months ago.
4. ________ (open) the drawer, she took out a book.
5. Clinton congratulated me on ________ (get) married.
6. _________ (spend) all their money on gambling,he decided to go back home.
7. She warned the little boy _________ (not play) with matches
8. The police accused him of_______ (set) fire to the building but he denied ______ (be) in the area on the night of the fire.
9. It is easy __________ (see) animals on the road in daylight.
10. I asked him __________ (explain) but he refused _________ (say) any thing.
11. It is pleasant ___________ (sit) by the fire at night.
12. There was no way of ________ (get) out of the building except by _________ (climb) down a rope.
13. It’s no good _________ (write) to him; he never answers letters.
14. Ask him _________ (come) in. Don’t keep him _________ (stand) at the door.