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Focused repetition helps you notice the pattern and use it accurately in real English.
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Exercises for Tense Shifts in Reported Speech
Learn how to decide when tense backshift is required, optional or inappropriate in reported speech. Understand the meaning, follow the form, study clear examples and avoid common mistakes.
3 sets24 questionsB1 Level
B1 Intermediate
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Reported Statements
Learn how to report what someone said while adjusting grammar and references appropriately. Understand the meaning, follow the form, study clear examples and avoid common mistakes.
Reported Questions
Learn how to report yes/no and information questions using statement word order. Understand the meaning, follow the form, study clear examples and avoid common mistakes.
Reported Commands and Requests
Learn how to report commands and requests using infinitive structures. Understand the meaning, follow the form, study clear examples and avoid common mistakes.