Description
A 18-slide C1+ grammar lesson on Reported Speech. It covers all the core structures (statements, questions, commands) plus C1-level content including the full tense backshift table, when not to backshift, the said vs told distinction, advanced reporting verbs grouped by pattern (+ing / +to-inf / +that clause), and time and place expression shifts. Four exercises with answer keys round it off: backshift gap fill, reporting questions and commands, using advanced reporting verbs, and error correction. Closes with a key takeaways slide.
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Description
A 18-slide C1+ grammar lesson on Reported Speech. It covers all the core structures (statements, questions, commands) plus C1-level content including the full tense backshift table, when not to backshift, the said vs told distinction, advanced reporting verbs grouped by pattern (+ing / +to-inf / +that clause), and time and place expression shifts. Four exercises with answer keys round it off: backshift gap fill, reporting questions and commands, using advanced reporting verbs, and error correction. Closes with a key takeaways slide.




