UNIT
EXERCISES
49.1
Report what was said using a sentence with a that-clause. Use an appropriate modal verb in the
that-clause. Give alternatives where possible. (A-E)
1 'It's important for you to be at the theatre on time.'
SHe said
Had to / rowst be at
tHe tHeatre
time.
2 'My advice is to look for a new job now.'
SHe said...
3 'It's possible that I'll have to leave early.' —• SHe said...
4 'You should have used brighter wallpaper for the bedroom.'
SHe said...
5 'I'll be disappointed if I don't get the job.'
SHe said...
6 'I'd recommend that you take the jumper back to the shop.' —• SHe said...
7 'It's okay if you want to borrow my guitar.' —
* SHe said...
8 'I'm sorry I couldn't come to visit you last summer.'
SHe said...
49.2
Underline the more likely or more appropriate verb. If both are possible, underline them both. (C)
1 Bill tells me that he
will/would be leaving work early tonight.
2 They thought that Bob
would/will get a good job, but they were wrong.
3 They said that a decision
would/will be made soon.
4 When I phoned Liz this morning I told her I
may/might be late.
5 She says that she
could/can see us any time we are free.
6 He explained that people
will/would still need a key to get in.
7 Kathy understands that we
won't/wouldn't be able to visit her this week.
8 Jim told us that we
could/can stay in his house when he's on holiday.
49.3
Complete the sentences to report what was said. (D & E)
1 'Who shall I deliver the parcel to?'
He
wHo He
(or ought to) deliver tHe
parcel to.
2 'I shall be extremely interested to see the results.'
He s a i d . . .
3 'What shall I do next?'
He a s k e d . . .
4 'You mustn't forget your membership card.'
He told me...
5 'You must collect more data.'
He told me...
6
shall always remember her kindness.'
He s a i d . . .
7 'The baby's crying. You must have woken her.'
He s a i d . . .
49.4
Report what was said using a that-clause
with a modal verb. (A)
1 'We'll organise the Christmas party.'
THey promised tHat tHey would
tHe
Christmas party.
2 'You're right. I can't remember where I've left the car.'
He admitted...
3 'We will turn back the invaders or die fighting.'
The army leaders vowed...
4 'I'm pretty sure I'll be finished by this evening.' He expects...
5 T can show you the way.'
SHe said...
Look again at the sentences you have written. Which of them have an alternative with a to-
infinitive clause? (D and Unit 47C)
Example: 1 They promised to
the Christmas party.
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