Reported speech: statements (Difficult) Quiz Home › IELTS › IELTS English Grammar › Reported speech: statements (Difficult) 📝 IELTS – English Grammar – Reported speech: statements – Difficult 20 questions · 15 min timer · Explanations included · Free 1. How would you report the statement: 'He said, "I have never been to Paris."'? He said he had never been to Paris. He said he was never in Paris. He said he has never been to Paris. He said he never went to Paris. None Show Hint In reported speech, 'have never been' changes to 'had never been'. Option B correctly reflects this change. Option A is incorrect because it retains the present perfect tense. 2. Choose the correct reported speech: 'She said, "I can meet you at noon."' She said she could meet you at noon. She said she can meet you at noon. She said she can meet me at noon. She said she could meet me at noon. None Show Hint In reported speech, 'can' changes to 'could', and 'you' changes to 'me' when referring to the person being spoken to. Option B correctly reflects these changes. Option C is incorrect because it retains 'you'. Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Click Submit to see your final score! Previous Start Quiz Next Time's up
