Rewrite the sentences into reported speech.

1 Nancy wants to go on the underwater archaeology expedition, Tony said.

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2 Peter has borrowed my book on space exploration, Maria said.
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3 Were doing a science project in class this week, the children said.
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4 We enjoyed an impressive view of the Earth from the spacecraft, the astronaut said.
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5 John will return from Egypt next week, Lucy said.
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6 We are visiting the Smithsonian Museum tomorrow, the children said.
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7 You will not take the history exam today, our teacher told us.
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8 Astronomers have recently discovered a new star system, the professor said.
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9 We are getting more information about the space flight this evening, the reporter said.
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10 The two explorers disagreed about which route to take, the historian said.
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Fill in the correct passive tense of the verbs in brackets.

e.g. Many works of art were damaged (damage) in last nights fire.
14 Tickets to the art exhibition must ...............
....................................... (buy) in advance.
15 Swan Lake ................................ (perform)
by the junior ballet class next month.
16 The Sistine Chapel......................... (paint)
by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512.
17 Only a limited number of students ..............
........................... (accept) to the school of
performing arts every year.

18 Andy Warhols work can ............................

(see) online.
19 An exhibition of local artists work ...............
................... (hold) at the towns art gallery
every spring.
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Underline the correct verb tense.

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TEST 8 (Module 8)

26 If Stephen had known about last weeks

demonstration, he would have taken/
would take part in it.
27 George wishes he had/will have a garden
to grow his own vegetables.
28 If I were you, I don't throw/wouldnt throw
litter in the streets.
29 If we drove/drive smaller cars, we would
burn less petrol.
30 If only it hadnt rained/didnt rain so much
last winter; then the farms wouldnt have
flooded.

31 If you start using energy-saving light bulbs,

your electricity bill would be/will be lower.
32 Maria wished she hadnt passed up/won't
pass up the opportunity to go on a tour in
the Amazon rainforest.
33 Jill wouldnt have signed the petition if it
wouldnt be/hadnt been for a good cause.
34 If we use/will use eco-friendly products, it
will be a major step towards helping the
environment.

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Rewrite the following sentences in the causative, as in the example.

e.g. A local artist will paint Mr Browns portrait.
Mr Brown will have his portrait painted by a local artist.
20 A famous hairdresser styles the actress hair
every day.
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21 James and Lily hired a professional to
decorate their house.
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22 The dancer has asked a popular designer to
make her costume.
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23 Someone developed our holiday

photographs yesterday.
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24 Lucys dad is painting her bedroom.
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25 The singer will ask a well-known artist to
design the cover of his new CD.
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