B1 Reported Speech (Statements) Grammar Test 2 (15 Questions) – IELTS, TOEFL, YDS Practice
Improve your reported speech skills with this B1 grammar test. Practice 15 multiple-choice questions with detailed explanations for IELTS, TOEFL, and YDS.
Reported speech, also known as indirect speech, is a crucial grammar topic at the B1 level because it allows learners to report what others have said in a more natural and flexible way. Instead of repeating the exact words, learners must adjust verb tenses, pronouns, and time expressions to fit the new context. This transformation requires a solid understanding of tense changes and sentence structure.
In exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, and YDS, reported speech questions are very common because they test both grammar knowledge and logical thinking. Learners must recognize how present tenses typically shift into past forms, such as present simple becoming past simple or present perfect becoming past perfect. Time expressions like “now,” “today,” and “yesterday” may also change depending on the reporting context.
This test is designed to give you comprehensive practice with reported statements. Each question reflects realistic exam-style patterns and focuses on common tense transformations. The explanations section at the end will help you understand the rules clearly and improve your accuracy in using reported speech.
RESULTS
#1. She said that she ______ the book already.
#2. He said that he ______ to the gym every day.
#3. They said that they ______ their homework.
#4. John said that he ______ a new phone.
#5. She said that she ______ very tired that night.
#6. He said that he ______ the answer before.
#7. They said that they ______ to the park.
#8. Mary said that she ______ watching TV then.
#9. He said that he ______ his keys.
#10. She said that she ______ her friend the day before.
#11. They said that they ______ very happy.
#12. He said that he ______ a letter.
#13. She said that she ______ at home at that time.
#14. They said that they ______ the work earlier.
#15. He said that he ______ the truth.
Explanations
1. Present perfect changes to past perfect in reported speech.
Answer: had
2. Present simple changes to past simple.
Answer: went
3. Past simple changes to past perfect.
Answer: had
4. Past simple changes to past perfect.
Answer: had
5. Present simple changes to past simple.
Answer: was
6. Past simple changes to past perfect.
Answer: had
7. Present simple changes to past simple.
Answer: went
8. Present continuous changes to past continuous.
Answer: was
9. Past simple changes to past perfect.
Answer: had
10. Past simple changes to past perfect.
Answer: had
11. Present simple changes to past simple.
Answer: were
12. Past simple changes to past perfect.
Answer: had
13. Present continuous changes to past continuous.
Answer: was
14. Past simple changes to past perfect.
Answer: had
15. Present simple changes to past simple.
Answer: knew
