1ºBCH-REVIEW FOR THE FINAL EXAM

Master English grammar! Practice reported speech, passive voice, and more for your final exam.

MIXED EXERCISES 1. “Come quickly!”He ordered me to come quickly.2. “Did you arrive before seven?”2. She asked me if I had arrived before seven.3. “How was your holiday?”3. She asked me how my holiday had been.4. “I would have visited the hospital, if I had known you were sick”4. She said (that) she would have visited the hospital, if she had known I was sick5. “Would you mind telling me how to get to the art gallery, please?”5. She asked me how to get to the art gallery.6. “He hasn’t eaten breakfast”6. She told me (that) he hadn't eaten breakfast.7. “I won’t see you tomorrow”7. She said (that) she wouldn't see me the following day.8. People know that she is a good swimmer.8. She is known to be a good swimmer.8. It is known that she is a good swimmer.9. Many people think that Paris is the most beautiful city in the world.9. It is thought that Paris is the most beautiful city in the world.9. Paris is thought to be the most beautiful city in the world.10. The Jury considered Almodovar's film was the most innovating.10. Almodovar's film was considered to be the most innovating.10. Almodovar's film was considered to have been the most innovating.10. It was considered that Almodovar's film was the most innovating.11. "You should apply for the job" said Jack to Stella. (encourage)11. Jack encouraged Stella to apply for the job.12."You shouldn't go into the water" said the coast guard. (advise against)12. The coast guard advised against going into the water.13. "It's a great idea to go to the beach" said Maria.13. Maria recommended going to the beach.14. They had hardly started the meeting when the manager received a message.14. Hardly had they started the meeting when the manager received the message.15. She rarely allowed strangers to enter her house.15. Rarely did she allow strangers to enter her house.16. One seldom realizes how short life is.16. Seldom does one realize how short life is.17. Thomas little knew what the future held in store for him.17. Little did Thomas know what the future held in store for him.18. Sally looks worried . She must have had have a problem with something (HAVE). 2 POSSIBLE ANSWERS19. Bob can't be / can't have been at school because I haven’t seen him all day (BE). 2 POSSIBLE ANSWERS20. I could have lent you the money. Why didn’t you ask me (LEND)21. Mr Travis hasn’t come to work yet. He has never been late for work. He must have missed the bus (MISS).22. It may / might have been Jack I saw in the park yesterday, but I’m not sure about it. (BE)23. Harry did his homework, even though he didn't want to do it.23. Harry did his homework, even though he didn't want to24.She said she could use a computer but it was obvious that she couldn't use a computer..24. She said she could use a computer but it was obvious that she couldn't.25. We can't repair your car today but we can repair it tomorrow.25. We can't repair your car today but we can tomorrow.26. Many people have refused to vote in elections for years. They may have done so because they believe that their vote can change nothing.27. I bought a shirt online but when the shirt arrived I didn't like the shirt27. I bought a shirt online but when it arrived I didn't like it.28. Do you have any dark green floor tiles? No we don't have any dark green floor tiles but we have some dark blue floor tiles28. Do you have any dark green floor tiles? No, we don't, but we have some dark blue ones.29. She loves gardening and Tom loves gardening.29. She loves gardening and so does Tom.30. The doctor advised me to take more exercise and I will take more exercise30. The doctor advised me to take more exercise and I will do so.