Mixed Reported Speech Exercises
Practise reported speech exercises online with multiple choice and worksheet modes — all with answers and detailed explanations. These mixed exercises cover all types of direct and indirect speech: reported statements, reported questions, commands and requests, and reporting verbs. Apply tense backshift rules, choose the correct introductory verbs, and convert direct speech to indirect speech in real-world contexts. 4 exercise sets with 80 questions (A2 - B2 Level).
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Reported Statements vs Reported Questions
Mixed Reported Speech Exercises
A2 ReadingNEWFalling Ice Caused Big Nepal Flood
A huge flood hit the border of Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday. At least 356 people died. Nearly 1,400 people are still mis…
Direct and Indirect Speech — All Types
Mixed Reported Speech Exercises
Reporting Verbs in Context
Mixed Reported Speech Exercises
“"I'll definitely be there on time." → He ___ to be there on time.”
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B1 ReadingNEWFalling Glacier Caused Huge Flood in Nepal
A huge flash flood rushed down the border between Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday. At least 356 people died. Nearly 1,400 p…
Advanced Mixed Practice
Mixed Reported Speech Exercises
“"I've been waiting for over an hour!" → She complained that she ___ for over an hour.”
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B2 ReadingNEWGlacier Collapse Caused Deadly Nepal-Tibet Flood, Scientists Say
A huge flash flood rushed down the border between Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday. It killed at least 356 people and left a…
Why practice Mixed Reported Speech exercises?
These mixed reported speech exercises bring together everything you have learned across the Reported Speech category. In Set 1 (A2), distinguish reported statements from reported questions — the most fundamental skill when converting direct speech to indirect speech. Set 2 (B1) mixes all four types: statements, questions, commands, and requests, building your ability to identify and transform each sentence type. Set 3 (B1) focuses on reporting verbs in context — practise choosing between say, tell, ask, and advanced introductory verbs like promise, warn, suggest, and refuse. The final set (B2) challenges you with advanced scenarios including tense backshift exceptions, modal verb changes, and complex real-world conversations.