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Original Directions: Change these sentences of direct speech into reported speech using noun clauses. Pay attention to punctuation, pronouns, and verb tenses.
Situation: Robert and Carol are having a conversation in a coffee shop.
Robert asked Carol what she was going to do during the spring break.
1. Carol answered that she was thinking about visiting her parents in Los Angeles.
2. Robert asked her if she would fly.
3. Carol answered that she might drive because she might meet some friends in Santa Barbara at the end of the week.
4. Robert said that he had never been to Santa Barbara.
5. Carol said that Santa Barbara was a beautiful city.
6. Carol added that Robert would really like Santa Barbara.
7. Robert asked how long it took to drive to Santa Barbara.
8. Carol answered that it had taken about five hours the last time she had driven down.
9. Robert asked if he could fly to Santa Barbara.
10. Carol answered that he could, but the ticket was very expensive.
What is a Noun Clause?
How to form a Noun Clause
When to use a Noun Clause
Reported or Quoted Speech
Samples of Noun Clause usage
Final Unit Exercise
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