Level 6 Unit 5 -
Past perfect in reported speech.
Complete the sentences with the past perfect using the preceding sentences as a guide.
Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter.
I've never driven a Porsch. - John said he
a Porsch.
Has your brother finished writing his book? - Mary asked Peter if his brother
writing his book.
The president of the company has never set foot in a factory. - The union representative complained that the company president
foot in a factory.
We haven't had a rise for two years. - The employees claimed they
a rise for two years.
John has had an accident and an ambulance has taken him to hospital. - John's wife phoned to tell me John
an accident and an ambulance
him to hospital.
I bought a new laptop yesterday. - Last week John told me he
a new laptop the previous day.
We began to work on the new contract this morning. - Yesterday the foreman told me they
to work on the new contract that morning.
Did my dog bite you. - He asked me if his dog
me.
If you have broken anything, you will have to pay for it. - The shopkeeper told the customer that, if he
anything, he would have to pay for it.
Have you eaten any sea-food in the last few days. - The doctor asked the patient if he
any sea-food in the previous few days.
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