The document provides examples of reported speech and instructions on how to write what different people said in reported form. It includes quotes from Coldplay, Fernando Alonso, and Alicia Keys and asks the reader to write the quotes in reported speech. The quotes are about Coldplay's travel habits and music composition, Alonso's residence, family, racing career and fearlessness, and Keys' history with piano, Grammy wins, interactions with reporters, and favorite music genres.

1. Reported Speech
Remember: To introduce a reported speech sentence we can use said,
explained, mentioned, announced, added, etc.
1. What did Coldplay say ? Look at their words and write the reported speech.
1. We travel around Europe in a yellow van.
2. Before a concert, we eat a lot of fruit and
sandwiches.
3. We compose our songs in autumn.
4. We love tennis and basket.
5. Our favourite singer is Bono ( U2 ).
6. We never get nervous before a
performance.
( The members of Coldplay are Jonny Buckman, Chris Martin, Guy Berryman and Will
Champion )
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2. What did Fernando Alonso say ? Look at his words and write the reported
speech.
1. I live in Switzerland.
2. My wife's name is Raquel and she is
Spanish.
3. I have won lots of prizes.
4. I race for Ferrari team.
5. I'm not afraid of crashing.
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2. 3. What did Alicia Keys say ? Look at her words and write the reported speech.
1. I started playing the piano
at 7.
2. I have won five Grammy
Awards.
3. The reporters are taking
photos of me.
4. I enjoy listening to soul
and gospel.
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