Reported speech. Grammar summary, Diapositivas de Inglés

¡Descarga Reported speech. Grammar summary y más Diapositivas en PDF de Inglés solo en Docsity! 12.1 Reported speech 1 When we talk about what someone else has said, we use reported speech. 2119 dy) A “It is my favourite film.” She said it was her favourite film. “She wants to work in film. They told us that she wanted to work in film. tl lived in France for ten years.” He said that he had lived in France for ten years. “He's never been to Austria. She told me that he had never been to Austria. We're thinking of a new slogan They said they were thinking of a new slogan. “ll help you!” He said that he'd help us. 2 Notice how the verb changes, to show that the words were spoken in the past. is - was, do - did, did/have done - had done, will - would (O Oxford University Press Navigate EIA 12.1 Reported speech 1 We usually use the reporting verbs say or tell in their past form (said, told) to talk about what someone has said. 2 Notice how said does not have a personal object but told has a personal object. l.e. He told me... or He said... NOT He-seidme-— 1 I need help. said John. John said that he needed help. 2 'She hasn't phoned yet. He told me that she hadn't phoned. 3 We'll be leaving soon.” They told Tim they'd be leaving soon. 4 'l can't wait any more. He said he cotirdn't wait any more. 3 When we use reported speech, we can use vecod we don't have to. (O Oxford University Press INIA REFERENCE