CBSE Class 7 English Reported Speech Worksheet

Question. He said that it ..................... him only five minutes to finish the job.
(a) takes
(b) took
(c) has taken

Answer : A 

Question. When I called her she said that she ....................... be here.
(a) will
(b) would
(c) can

Answer : B

Question. The old man asked how far ………………………….. from there.
(a) was the station
(b) the station was

Answer : B

Question. I told them ...................... up.
(a) to hurry
(b) that they hurry
(c) Either could be used here

Answer : A 

Question. The sage asked the young man why he ………………………….. in a hurry.
(a) is
(b) was
(c) had been

Answer : B

Question. She said that she ....................... not come to the party on Friday.
(a) cannot
(b) could
(c) will

Answer : B

Question. The teacher asked Peter ……………………………… he was absent the previous day.
(a) if
(b) whether
(c) Either could be used here

Answer : A, B

Question. He was driving too fast so I asked him ...................... down.
(a) that I slow
(b) to slow
(c) slowing

Answer : B

Question. The girl asked if she …………………………. go home.
(a) can
(b) could
(c) would

Answer : B

Question. I assure you that I ........................ this.
(a) will not repeat
(b) not repeat
(c) do not repeat

Answer : A, B

Question. The teacher asked the girl if she ……………………………… any difficulty in solving that problem.
(a) has
(b) had
(c) has had

Answer : B

Question. The teacher asked me why ………………………… late.
(a) was I
(b) I was

Answer : B

Question. I asked him why he …………………………… his brother.
(a) has insulted
(b) had insulted
(c) insults

Answer : A, B

Question. She asked .................... I could help her.
(a) if
(b) whether
(c) Either could be used here

Answer : A, B

Question. The traveler asked …………………………….. there were any good restaurants there.
(a) if
(b) whether
(c) Either could be used here

Answer : A, B

Question. She said that her parents fully ...................... her decision to join military.
Please select 2 correct answers
(a) supported
(b) support
(c) supports

Answer : A, B

Question. Samuel asked me when ………………………………. leaving for Chicago.
(a) I am
(b) I was
(c) was I

Answer : B

Question. He said that he ...................... up feeling ill.
Please select 2 correct answers
(a) woke
(b) had woken
(c) has woken

Answer : A, B

Question. He asked me if I ……………………………… ever …………………. to a concert.
(a) have, gone
(b) have, been
(c) had, been

Answer : C

Question. The doctor advised me ..................... plenty of water.
(a) that I drink
(b) to drink
(c) drinking

Answer : B

Question. I asked him if he ………………………….. swim.
(a) can
(b) could
(c) would

Answer : B

Question. He ...................... me that he was bored with his job.
(a) told
(b) asked
(c) said

Answer : A

Question. I want to know why you ………………….. angry with me.
Please select 2 correct answers
(a) are
(b) were
(c) have been

Answer : A

Question. He asked where I ..................... the previous night.
(a) was
(b) had been
(c) Either could be used here

Answer : A, B

1. You said, “He is a fine singer.”

2. He said to her, “You are your own counsel.”

3. She said to me, “I am helping you.”

4. I said to him, “You may take my car.”

5. He said to me, “I want your help.”

6. She said to him, “I don’t believe you.”

7. The teacher said, “Boys, I shall not teach you tomorrow.”

8. He said to his wife, “I shall do whatever you like.”

9. The doctor said to Meena, “The change of climate will benefit you.”

10. He said to me, “I hope to see you tomorrow.”

11. They said to us, “Your problem is not as great as ours.”

12. She said, “It is very hot today.”

13. Ramesh said, “The bell has gone.”

14. My friend said, “I will see you tomorrow.”

15. Rohit said to me, “I met Amit last year.”

16. He said, “I am a student.”

17. You said, “I do my duty honestly.”

18. The Principal said, “I want these boys to come to me today in my office.”

19. He said, “This matter will be decided here and now.”

20. I said, “You can go now.”

21. She said, “Man is mortal.”

22. She said, “Meenu is dancing.”

23. You said, “It may rain.”

24. Mother said, “God is present everywhere.”

25. He said, “India has won the match.”

26. She said to her brother, “I am doing my work.”

27. I said to my brother, “You are very kind to me.”

28. You said to me, “I am the youngest child in my family.”

29. He said, “All your faults will be pardoned if you confess now.”

30. He said to her, “I cannot stay here any longer.”

Interrogative Sentences

1. The stranger said to me, “Why don’t you help me now?”

2. “Will you not help me to solve this sum?” said Ram to his friend.

3. He said to me, “Will you accompany me to the market?”

4. The boy said, “Is this not the place we came before?”

5. I said, “Who are you, what is your name and how old are you?”

6. “Do you want a pen or a pencil?” the shopkeeper asked Mohan.

7. The teacher said, “Rohan, what are you doing?”

8. Mr. James said, “Is Mr. Pratap at home?”

9. He said to me, “Why are you late today?”

10. The father said to his son, “Are you going to keep me waiting all night?”

11. “What is the matter with you today?” said the businessman to his partner.

12. He said to her, “May I use your telephone?”

13. She said to me, “Can you lend me your book?”

14. She said to her brother, “Have you sent a parcel to my friend?”

15. I said to my mother, “Where have you kept my watch?”

16. I said to the doctor, “Is the patient out of danger?”

17. She said, “Where did you find it, Ram?”

18. “Did you sleep well last night?” said my hostess.

19. Kamal said, “When will you come back Radha?”

20. “How did the accident happen?” the doctor asked

Rewrite the following sentences using reported speech.

1. “Please, sit here, said the policeman to my grandfather.

2. “January has thirty one days, “said the professor.

3. The salesman said, “Please pay the hill Mr. Khanna.”

4. “I will see you at the party, Mohan,”said Raj.

5. “I have parked my car here”, said Rishabh.

6. “Stop talking!” said the teacher to the students

Change the following sentences to reported speech.

1. Payal Said , “I am not feeling well.”

2. I was absent yesterday“ said Kunal.

3. “Answer my question, Aditi,” said Mrs. Khanna.

4. “The earth revolues around the sun, “ said the teacher.