The document discusses direct and indirect speech using reporting verbs. It provides examples of changing direct quotes into indirect speech by changing verb tenses and pronouns. Students are then asked to choose a collocation card and reporting verb card to create an indirect speech sentence combining the words on the cards.

1. IECPIECP
Spring 2016Spring 2016
Nikki MattsonNikki Mattson

2. Collect labeling and revision
assignment

3. Direct vs. Indirect Speech
Reporting Verbs
Pathways 2 Collocations

7. 1. The teacher said, “Open your books.” (imperative to infinitive)
The teacher told us _________________ books.
2. Bill said, “You have to pay the tax.” (simple present to simple past)
Bill told them (that)_____________ to pay the tax.”
3. Mary asked, “John, are you studying political science?” (present
progressive to past progressive)
Mary asked John _______________political science.
4. “Amy prepared a delicious meal,” Mark said. (simple past to past
perfect)
Mark said (that)___________________.
5. “Sam, have you ever eaten at that restaurant?” Jack asked. (present
perfect to past perfect)
Jack asked Sam if he ____________________at that restaurant.

9. Putting them together ! An activity!

13. Choose 1 collocation and 1 reporting
verb card.
Work together to create a logical and
grammatical sentence.
After you have agreed on a sentence,
write it down.

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