"To be" and its functions. "To have" and its functions

6. Sequence of Tenses


I. Translate the sentences paying attention to the sequence of tenses:

1. He wanted to know what powerful radio stations were being built in our region. 2. The students asked how the strength of the radio wave had been measured. 3. The engineer said they would carry out an experiment with the new transistor device. 4. The reporter asked if the scientific group was working out the design of this new installation. 5. They wished to know what these radio-electronic systems would ensure. 6. I told him that I would let him know the date of the conference. 7. The newspaper wrote that in the modern world people could not imagine their life without radio and television. 8. The teacher said we might complete our drawings next week. 9. The lecturer said that television played an important role in our life. 10. The engineer informed that all the equipment was functioning normally. 11. The chief engineer said that the reconstruction of the plant would begin next year. 12. I was asked whether I could take part in the research work. 13. The students were told that they didn't need to translate the text. 14. We asked if we should have a lecture on electronics next week.

II. Change the sentences from direct into reported speech. Mind the rule of sequence of tenses:
Example: She said, "I am going to the theatre with my brother."
She said that she was going to the theatre with her brother.

1. She said, "I'll be ready in a few minutes." 2. He said to me, "My sister has not finished her homework yet."3. My brother said, "These photographs are not very good." 4. Her friend said, "This letter is full of interesting news. It reached me two days ago." 5. She asked, "Has it been raining all day?’’ 6. The librarian asked, "Have the books come? ‘’ 7. She said to me, "I have never been to Paris." 8. The scientist said "I'll work at my thesis next year." 9. He said. "I am studying English at the University." 10. The professor said to the students, "The next lecture will be on linear motion." 12. She asked the student, "Can you translate this article?’’13. The teacher said to us, "Don't look up the words in a dictionary when you translate such an easy text." 14. In 1905 Albert Einstein declared "Matter can be converted into energy.”