Remember to use commas if necessary make your meaning clear. a I really admired the papier mâché mask. Jenny had made it.


b We listened to the artist. She was travelling around the country encouraging learners to paint. c The wall hangings were made by the Grade 7 learners. They had been painted that day.


Prepositions


1 Prepositions come before nouns and pronouns and they usually tell us where something is in time or space. Write down the preposition in each instruction: a Break two eggs into a bowl. b Put the broom behind the door. c No parking beyond this point. d No noise after 10 o’clock. e The gates will close at 6 p.m.


Direct and reported speech


1 Use the rules and explanations in the Toolbox to rewrite the passage correctly as direct speech. Then check it with a partner and make corrections if necessary. When did you detect the break-in asked the detective.


When I reported for work this morning replied the manager I’m usually the first to arrive because I have the only set of keys. The detective looked at his notebook and said so then you telephoned us immediately?


2 Write as reported speech: a “I will bring a puppy today,” Tracy.


promised


b Wanga said, “I saw your mother outside.” c “I don’t like waiting in the car,” complained Morangi’s mother.


d “I left a message at home,” explained Jo. e “Can you tell me where the office is?” asked the visitor.


3 In the conversation below Sir Edmund Hillary is being interviewed by Mr Joseph after his Everest expedition. Rewrite the interview as reported speech.


Mr Joseph: How do you feel to be home again? Sir Edmund Hillary: I am very happy to be back. Mr Joseph: Will you rest for a while? Sir Edmund Hillary: I hate resting! I plan to climb again next year if possible.


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