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Go over the homework from the previous lesson. 
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 Go through these power point slides with the class.
PP1 
In reported speech, we often use an infinitive (to + base form of verb) for: 
• Instructions The instructor told us to complete the assignment by tomorrow. 
• Commands The captain told the sergeant to report at 0700 hours.
• Requests The student asked the teacher to explain reported speech. 
• Invitations Our neighbor asked us to go to his party.
PP2 Instructions 
 
Direct: “Answer the test with a pencil,” said the instructor. 
Reported: The instructor said to answer the test with a pencil. 
Direct: “Please put your name at the top of the page,” said the instructor. 
Reported: The instructor said to put our name at the top of the page. 
 

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PP3 Commands 
 
Direct: Before the test, the instructor said, “Turn off all cell phones.” 
Reported: The instructor said to turn off all cell phones.
Direct: “Stop running!” the lifeguard shouted at the boys. 
Reported: The lifeguard shouted at the boys to stop running.
 
 
PP4 Requests and Invitations 
 
 
Direct: “Can you help me with this package,” Susan asked Diane. 
Reported: Susan asked Diane to help her with the package. 
Direct: “Can you please turn down the radio?” Tom asked Asif. 
Reported: Tom asked Asif to turn down the radio. 
Direct: “Can you meet us for lunch?” Safia asked me. 
Reported: Safia asked me to meet them for lunch. 
 
 
PP5 Negatives 
In reported speech, use a negative infinitive for negative instructions, commands, and requests. 
(There is no such thing, really, as a negative invitation!)