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UNIT
EXERCISES 4 Q

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 tHat I Had to / rowst be at
tHe tHeatre on 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 asked wHo He should (or ought to) deliver tHe
parcel to.
2 'I shall be extremely interested to see the results.' —> He aid...
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3 'What shall I do next?' • He asked...
4 'You mustn't forget your membership card.' —• He told me...
5 'You must collect more data.' -+ He told me...
6 i shall always remember her kindness.' —• He aid...
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7 'The baby's crying. You must have woken her.' —» He aid...
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 organise 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 organise the Christmas party.

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