Reported Speech Worksheet – A2 Level
Part 1: Statements
Rule:
When we report what someone said, we usually move the tense one step back:
Present → Past
Present continuous → Past continuous
Past → Past Perfect
Examples:
1. Direct: She says, “I like pizza.”
Reported: She says that she likes pizza.
2. Direct: He said, “I am tired.”
Reported: He said that he was tired.
3. Direct: They said, “We went to the park yesterday.”
Reported: They said that they had gone to the park yesterday.
Exercise 1: Change the sentences into reported speech.
1. “I live in London,” said Anna.
2. “We are watching a movie,” said Tom.
3. “I finished my homework,” said Lisa.
4. “I don’t like coffee,” said Mark.
5. “I will call you tomorrow,” said Sam.
Part 2: Yes/No Questions
Rule:
Change question → statement
Use if/whether
Change the tense back like statements
Examples:
1. Direct: “Do you like pizza?” she asked.
Reported: She asked if I liked pizza.
2. Direct: “Are you coming tomorrow?” he asked.
Reported: He asked if I was coming tomorrow.
Exercise 2: Change the questions into reported speech.
1. “Do you play tennis?” asked John.
2. “Is she your sister?” asked Tom.
3. “Did you see the film?” asked Anna.
4. “Are they happy?” asked Mark.
5. “Will you help me?” asked Lisa.
Part 3: Commands / Requests (Optional for Extra Practice)
Rule:
Use tell + object / ask + object + to…
Examples:
1. Direct: “Close the door,” said Mom.
Reported: Mom told me to close the door.
2. Direct: “Please help me,” said John.
Reported: John asked me to help him.
Exercise 3: Change into reported speech.
1. “Sit down,” said the teacher.
2. “Don’t touch that!” said Dad.
3. “Please bring me a glass of water,” said Sarah.
4. “Open the window,” said Tom.
5. “Help me with this box,” said Mark.