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Backshifting indirec speech

Quiz by Yeison Alvarez

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  • Q1
    Which of the following is an example of backshifting in indirect speech?
    She said that she has finished her homework.
    She said that she had already finished her homework.
    She said that she finishes her homework.
    She said that she finish her homework.
    30s
  • Q2
    Which sentence demonstrates backshifting correctly in indirect speech?
    They told me that they will visit London next week.
    I told them that I visit London the following day.
    She told me that she visits London last year.
    He told me that he had visited London before.
    30s
  • Q3
    Which statement correctly demonstrates backshifting in indirect speech?
    Sarah explained that she had never been to Japan before.
    Sarah explains that she has never gone to Japan before.
    Sarah explains that she never went to Japan before.
    Sarah explained that she never was in Japan before.
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is an example of backshifting in indirect speech?
    They said that they eat dinner.
    They said that they eat dinner.
    They said that they have eaten dinner.
    They said that they had already eaten dinner.
    30s
  • Q5
    Which sentence illustrates backshifting properly in indirect speech?
    My mom told me that she will buy a new car.
    My mom told me that she is buying a new car.
    My mom told me that she buys a new car.
    My mom told me that she had bought a new car.
    30s
  • Q6
    Which statement demonstrates backshifting correctly in indirect speech?
    She explained that she sees the movie.
    She explained that she is seeing the movie.
    She explained that she will see the movie.
    She explained that she had already seen the movie.
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following sentences demonstrates backshifting in indirect speech?
    He mentioned that he will finish his project before the deadline.
    He mentioned that he had finished his project before the deadline.
    He mentioned that he finishes his project before the deadline.
    He mentioned that he is finishing his project before the deadline.
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following demonstrates correct backshifting in indirect speech?
    He said that he never is going to Africa.
    He said that he never will go to Africa.
    He said that he never goes to Africa.
    He said that he had never been to Africa.
    30s
  • Q9
    Which sentence below illustrates backshifting correctly in indirect speech?
    She mentioned that she will take the test.
    She mentioned that she is taking the test.
    She mentioned that she takes the test.
    She mentioned that she had already taken the test.
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is an example of backshifting in indirect speech?
    She said she visits the museum every weekend.
    She said she is visiting the museum tomorrow.
    She said she had visited the museum the day before.
    She said she will visit the museum next week.
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the backshifted form of the reported speech: 'I will call you later'?
    He said he would call me later.
    He said he will call me later.
    He said he calls me later.
    He said he can call me later.
    30s
  • Q12
    Which sentence demonstrates correct backshifting of indirect speech?
    The teacher told the students that they had to complete the assignment by Friday.
    The teacher told the students that they have to complete the assignment by Friday.
    The teacher told the students that they must complete the assignment by Friday.
    The teacher told the students that they will complete the assignment by Friday.
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the backshifted form of the reported speech: 'I am going to the store'?
    He said he goes to the store.
    He said he can go to the store.
    He said he was going to the store.
    He said he is going to the store.
    30s
  • Q14
    Which sentence shows proper backshifting in indirect speech?
    My friend mentioned that she goes to Japan often.
    My friend mentioned that she will go to Japan in the future.
    My friend mentioned that she had been to Japan before.
    My friend mentioned that she is going to Japan next month.
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the backshifted form of the reported speech: 'I have finished my homework'?
    She said she finishes her homework.
    She said she has finished her homework.
    She said she had finished her homework.
    She said she will finish her homework.
    30s

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