Reported speech – English Grammar Test for A2
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Yesterday our teacher told us an interesting story. She said that she had met a famous writer last week. The writer told her that he was working on a new book about travel. He also said that he had already written five chapters and that the book would be finished next year. The teacher explained that the writer had visited many countries for his research. He said he had been to France, Japan, and Brazil. The writer also told her, “I love learning about different cultures.” Our teacher reported that he had said he enjoyed meeting new people and tasting local food. She added that the writer had told her he might travel to Africa next. Finally, the teacher said, “He promised that his book will inspire young people to explore the world.”
1 Who told the story yesterday?
a) The writer
b) The teacher
c) The students
2 Who did the teacher meet last week?
a) A singer
b) A writer
c) A doctor
3 What was the writer working on?
a) A film
b) A book
c) An article
4 How many chapters had he already written?
a) three
b) five
c) ten
5 When would the book be finished?
a) this year
b) next year
c) last year
6 Why had the writer visited many countries?
a) for research
b) for holidays
c) for friends
7 Which countries did the writer mention?
a) France, Japan, Brazil
b) Italy, Spain, China
c) USA, Canada, Mexico
8 What did the writer say about cultures?
a) He hated them.
b) He loved learning about them.
c) He forgot them.
9 What did the teacher report about the writer’s hobbies?
a) He enjoyed painting.
b) He enjoyed meeting people and tasting food.
c) He enjoyed driving.
10 Where might the writer travel next?
a) Africa
b) Europe
c) Australia
11 What did the writer promise?
a) His book will inspire young people.
b) He will buy a new car.
c) He will stop writing.
12 The teacher said she ___ a famous writer last week.
a) meets
b) met
c) had met
13 The writer told her he ___ on a new book.
a) is working
b) was working
c) worked
14 He said he ___ already written five chapters.
a) has
b) had
c) was
15 The book ___ be finished next year.
a) will
b) would
c) should
16 The writer explained he ___ visited many countries.
a) has
b) had
c) was
17 He said he ___ been to France, Japan, and Brazil.
a) has
b) had
c) was
18 The writer told her, “I love learning about different cultures.” → He said he ___ learning about different cultures.
a) loved
b) loves
c) love
19 The teacher reported that the writer said he ___ meeting new people.
a) enjoys
b) enjoyed
c) enjoy
20 The writer said he ___ travel to Africa next.
a) may
b) might
c) could
21 The teacher said the writer ___ promised something.
a) has
b) had
c) will
22 What was the subject of the writer’s book?
a) history
b) travel
c) cooking
23 When did the teacher tell the story?
a) today
b) yesterday
c) last year
24 Who reported the story to the students?
a) The writer
b) The teacher
c) The guide
25 What tense is used in “had met a famous writer”?
a) past simple
b) past continuous
c) past perfect
26 What tense is used in “was working on a new book”?
a) past continuous
b) present continuous
c) past perfect
27 “I love learning about different cultures.” → This is an example of:
a) direct speech
b) reported speech
c) passive voice
28 “He had already written five chapters.” → This is an example of:
a) past simple
b) past perfect
c) future simple
29 “The book would be finished next year.” → Which tense is this?
a) future in the past
b) present simple
c) past perfect
30 What is the main purpose of the writer’s promise?
a) To make money
b) To inspire young people
c) To stop travelling
Answer
1 b) The teacher – She told the story.
2 b) A writer – Mentioned in the text.
3 b) A book – About travel.
4 b) five – Already written.
5 b) next year – Book would be finished.
6 a) for research – Reason for travelling.
7 a) France, Japan, Brazil – Listed in text.
8 b) He loved learning about them – Direct quote.
9 b) He enjoyed meeting people and tasting food – Teacher’s report.
10 a) Africa – Possible next destination.
11 a) His book will inspire young people – Writer’s promise.
12 c) had met – Past perfect.
13 b) was working – Past continuous in reported speech.
14 b) had – Past perfect.
15 b) would – “will” → “would”.
16 b) had – Past perfect.
17 b) had – Past perfect.
18 a) loved – “love” → “loved”.
19 b) enjoyed – Past in reported speech.
20 b) might – “may” → “might”.
21 b) had – Reported promise → past perfect.
22 b) travel – Subject of the book.
23 b) yesterday – She told the story yesterday.
24 b) The teacher – She reported the writer’s words.
25 c) past perfect – “had met”.
26 a) past continuous – “was working”.
27 a) direct speech – Quoted words.
28 b) past perfect – “had written”.
29 a) future in the past – “would be finished”.
30 b) To inspire young people – Purpose of the book.