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Explain how the rules of the sequence of tenses work in these clauses. Translate the sentences.
1. She called my mother to say that they had just got a telegram from Boston announcing that Henry's brother had been married in Germany. 2. I knew she was eager to tell me what had happened. 3. He knew that his mother would think he was seriously ill and would probably speak to the teacher. 4. He wanted to return to the house to see how Billy was doing and tell him that he would be going out to California in two or three days. 5. Rudy decided that he would have to tell Bogart that it was impossible for him to appear before the board the next day, but that he would offer to do so any other day. 2. Give your reasons as to why the rules of the sequence of tenses are not observed in the following sentences: 1. He says he is free tomorrow. 2. He spoke with the satisfaction of a competent workman who knows his job from A to Z. 3. He sought pleasure in the simple and natural things that life offers to everyone. 4. Monty told me that he had no permit for the gun, and that in England it is illegal to own a gun without 3. Make the action of the following object clauses simultaneous with those of the principal clauses: 1. I thought you (have) better sense. 2. She could not imagine what he (do) there. 3. I've forgotten what he (look) like. 4. I did not know whether the doctor (mean) what he (say) or whether he (have) a joke at my expense. 5. What surprised me was that Pat (be) so, much at home here. 6. He asked me what work I (do) and whether I (intend) to go to a University. 7. I was surprised you (know) my name. 8. He told his father that now he (make) ten dollars a week less. 9. The last two weeks she had been saying to everyone who phoned her that she (be) unwell and (not / leave) home. 10. When I knew him better he admitted that he (feel) lonely in London. 11. She wanted Wilfred to forbid my walking in the park alone. She said it (be) dangerous. 4. Use the required tense-aspect forms in the following sentences, observing the rules of the sequence of tenses: 1. When I went into the office next morning I already (formulate) my plan. Translate the sentences from Russian into English. 1. Он мне говорил, что интересуется историей. 2. Он знал, о чем она думает. 3. Он сказал, что вернется очень скоро. 4. Я знал, что он живет в Лондоне. 5. Я знал, что она жила в Сан-Франциско. 6. Она мне не сказала, что говорила с ними. 7. Я думал, что он получает от нее письма. 8. Я был рад, что он получил от нее письмо. 9. Я думал, что они пригласят нас. 10. Я был уверен, что он работает на этом заводе. 11. Я был уверен, что он работает, и поэтому не вошел в комнату. 12. Он сказал мне, что видел их накануне. 13. Я был уверен, что он сидит в саду. 14. Она говорила, что книга ей нравится. 15. Я был уверен, что он живет здесь уже много лет. Keys(Sequence of Tenses) 3. 1. had; 2. was doing; 3. looks; 4. meant, said, had; 5. was; 6. was doing, intended; 7. knew; 8. was making; 9. was, didn't leave; 10. felt; 11. was. 4. 1. had formulated; 2. have ever seen; 3. thought, had made; 4. was going; 5. 1. told, was interested in; 2. knew, was thinking; 3. said, would return; Exercises(Reported Speech) 1. INDIRECT STATEMENTS 1. Change the following sentences into Indirect Speech: 1. Jack told his father, "I hope to pass the examination". 2. Henry said to me, "The teacher is listening to us". 3. Bob said to Tom, "I made no mistakes in the last dictation". 4. I told the policeman, "I saw the thief in the garden". 5. He said, "I haven't read many English books". 6. Jack's father said to him, "You haven't cleaned your shoes". 7. Mary said, "I don't want to wear my old dress". 8. My mother said to me, "I feel very tired, and I have a headache". 9. My friend told me, "We have plenty of time to do our work". 10. I said to my sister, "I haven't seen my uncle for a long time". 2. Change the following sentences into Direct Speech: 1. My sister said that she hadn't got a watch. 2. The teacher told his students that he was pleased with their work. 3. I told him that I hadn't seen his brother for Choose the correct word from those in brackets. 1. My grandmother always (says / tells) me about her childhood. 2. "Don't do that!" she (said / told) them. 3. Did she (say / tell) you where she had put my books? 4. When I was introduced to the actor he (said / told) a few words to me. 5. That little boy is very bad. He (says / tells) a lot of lies. 6. She (said / told) to me she didn't know what to do. 7. He often (says / tells) things like that. 4. Put in the appropriate forms of ask, say and tell. WHO HAS THE LAST SAY? Some people always ... that they don't build cars as they used to. What nonsense! I walked round the beautiful new Ferrari again, admiring the lines, when my thoughts were rudely interrupted. "Will you be long? a voice ... sharply. "I haven't made my mind yet", I ..., looking up at a sour-faced traffic warden. "Well, you can't stop here", he ... me. "Who ... so?" I ... him cheekily. "I ... so", he ... to me. "It ... here", he added, "in case you can't read, «No waiting»". "You read very well. Go to the top of the class", I ... him, "but I'll make my own decisions". "Oh, will you?" the traffic warden ... . "Then so will I and I've decided to give you a ticket", he ... to me with relish as he began filling out the form. "Go ahead", I ... him. "This car doesn't belong to me anyway. I wish it did". 2. INDIRECT COMMAND AND REQUEST 1. Change the following sentences into Indirect Speech. Decide whether to use told or asked, or whether either of these two verbs is suitable. 1. Mary said to her brother, "Take the letter to the Post Office, please". 2. The teacher said to Tom, "Collect the exercise-books and put them on my table". |
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