This worksheet develops students’ understanding of reported speech and reporting verbs through a structured progression of activities. Learners begin by identifying tense and pronoun changes, then move to selecting appropriate reporting verbs, rewriting direct speech, and producing accurate reported sentences. Differentiated tasks support mixed-ability learners while reinforcing accuracy in tense backshifting and sentence structure.

Additional Info:

1. Grade Level: 8–9

2. Difficulty Level: Medium to Difficult

3. Skill Focus: Converting direct speech to reported speech and using appropriate reporting verbs.

4. Standards/Strands:

   • CCSS.L.8-9.1: Demonstrate command of grammar and usage.

   • CEFR B1–B1+: Can report what someone said using appropriate tense and structure.

   • ACARA Year 8–9 English: Understand how clause structures and verb choices convey meaning.

   • Cambridge English (B1 Preliminary / B2 First): Use reported speech and a range of reporting verbs accurately.