Question

Complete the table with the words.

could- 'd- had to- knew- was -would

Direct speech

Present simple: I know the robber,'
Present continuous: I'm looking for the thief.'
Past simple / Present perfect: We stole / We've stolen the old lady's bag.
can/could: I can/could help you.'
will/would: We'll / We would arrest him.'
must / have to: You must have to be careful walking home.'

Reported speech
She said that she knew the robber.

1)The man said that he ______looking for the thief.

2)They said that they_______ stolen the old lady's bag.


3)The boy said that he _______ help me.

4)They said that they________ arrest him.

5)My mum said that I _______be careful walking home. ​

Answer 1

Respuesta:

1) The man said that he _was_ looking for the thief.

2) They said that they _had_ stolen the old lady's bag.

3) The boy said that he _could_ help me.

4) They said that they _would_ arrest him.

5) My mum said that I _had to_ be careful walking home. ​