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Reported speech: present tenses move back

Grammar · Reported speech · B1 · 20 min. Present simple becomes past simple, present continuous becomes past continuous: complete reported sentences and report an interview.

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Present simple becomes past simple, present continuous becomes past continuous: complete reported sentences and report an interview.

Level
B1
Category
Grammar
Topic
Reported speech
Time
About 20 minutes
Exercises
Key words, Gap-fill, Speaking / writing task, Writing lines
Answer key
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On the sheet

  • Key words: Tense changes: direct speech = reported speech.
  • Gap-fill: Complete the reported sentences.
  • Speaking / writing task: Interview a partner. Then report the answers.
  • Writing lines: Write here.