C1 Reported Speech worksheet
Backshift, reporting verbs, mixed patterns
The rule
Backshift: will→would, can→could, must→had to, is→was.
4 exercises · 40 questions · answer key on the last page
What is on the sheet
1
Backshifting Tenses
EasyReport the speech using correct backshift.
'I will help.' → said he ___.
2
Reporting Questions
MediumReport the question using correct form.
'Will you help?' → asked if ___.
3
Reporting Verbs with Patterns
HardChoose the correct reporting verb pattern.
She admitted ___ the money.
4
Full Reported Speech Rewrite
Very HardRewrite reported speech.
'I will call you.' (promised)
Using this in class
Print as many copies as you need. There is a name and date line at the top, the exercises run over the first pages, and the answer key sits on its own page at the end, so you can keep it or hand it out. No attribution required, no account needed.
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