Reported Statements Exercises
Reported Statements exercises covering present tense backshift, past and perfect tense backshift, modal verb changes, time and place expression shifts, special cases with no backshift, and comprehensive mixed practice. 6 exercise sets with 120 questions (A2 - B2 Level).
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Past & Perfect Tense Backshift
Reported Statements Exercises
Future & Modal Verb Changes
Reported Statements Exercises
“"I will call you tomorrow." She said she ___ me the next day.”
Time, Place & Demonstrative Shifts
Reported Statements Exercises
“"I have an exam today." → She said she had an exam ___.”
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No Backshift & Special Cases
Reported Statements Exercises
Comprehensive Mixed Practice
Reported Statements Exercises
“"I enjoy working from home today." → She said she ___ working from home ___.”
B2 ReadingNEWStudies Link Insomnia to Cancer Risk in Under-50s
Two large American studies have linked chronic poor sleep to a much higher risk of cancer in adults under 50. The findin…
Why practice Reported Statements exercises?
These Reported Statements exercises build your skills step by step. Start with simple present tense backshift (say → said, like → liked), then tackle past and perfect tenses, modal verbs (will → would, can → could), and time/place expressions (today → that day, here → there). You'll also learn when NOT to backshift — for general truths and still-true facts — before putting everything together in mixed practice with real-world contexts.