B1_week6_Lesson5_Grammar

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Astana IT University
Department of General Disciplines
English for Academic Purposes
B1 level
Week 6
Lesson 5 (asynchronous)
Grammar.
Reported speech.
2024-2025 academic year

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Lesson objectives
● Practicing and explaining usage of the reported speech and prepositions.

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Learn information about the usage of the reported speech in English.
We use reported speech when we want to tell someone what someone said. We usually use a reporting verb (e.g.
say, tell, ask, etc.) and then change the tense of what was actually said in direct speech.
1. When we use reported speech, the main verb of the sentence is usually past (Paul said that … / I told her that …
etc.). The rest of the sentence is usually past too:
• Paul said that he was feeling ill.
You can leave out “that”. So you can say:
• Paul said that he was feeling ill. or Paul said he was feeling ill.
• In general, the present in direct speech changes to the past in reported speech:
• am/is →was do/does →did will →would
• are →were have/has →had can →could
2. If the original statement is a question, the reported speech should be introduced with a reporting verb such as
"asked" or "wondered" and be reported in the form of a question.
• Direct speech: "Can you pass me the salt?"
• Reported speech: She asked if I could pass her the salt.
For more information, follow:
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/b1-b2-grammar/reported-speech-statements
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/b1-b2-grammar/reported-speech-questions
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/b1-b2-grammar/reported-speech-reporting-verbs

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Learn information about the usage of the prepositions in English.
A preposition is a word or group of words used to link nouns, pronouns and phrases to other words in a
sentence. Some examples of prepositions are single words like in, at, on, of, to, by and with or phrases such as
in front of, next to, instead of.
Prepositions in English are most frequently dictated by fixed expressions. While there are some general
guidelines to follow, many prepositions are used idiomatically with certain verbs. In these cases, it is best to
memorize the phrase instead of the individual preposition.
To find out more information on prepositions, you may consult the following:
https://www.uvic.ca/learningandteaching/cac/assets/docs/Prepositions%20Final.pdf
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/b1-b2-grammar/verbs-prepositions

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Practice part.
Exercise 1. Change sentences to the reported speech.
1. "I use a fitness tracker to monitor my daily activity," she said.
2. "Doctors are increasingly using telemedicine to treat patients remotely," he said.
3. "My smartphone reminds me to take my medication," she said.
4. "I receive weekly emails from my health insurance provider with tips on staying healthy," he said.
5. "I downloaded an app that helps me track my food intake," she said.

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Practice part.
Exercise 2. Make reported questions from the sentences below!
1. "How has technology improved patient care in the medical field?" asked the reporter.
2. The researcher inquired, "What impact has the rise of remote healthcare had on patients?"
3. "Have there been any advancements in digital health that help prevent chronic illnesses?" asked the
interviewer.
4. The doctor wondered, "What role can wearable technology play in monitoring a patient's health?"
5. "What kind of privacy concerns arise with the increased use of digital health tools?" questioned the
journalist.

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Practice part.
Exercise 3. Complete the sentences using appropriate preposition.
1. The new digital health app allows you to track your daily steps ____________ your smartphone.
2. Many doctors are now prescribing digital health tools ___________ their patients to monitor their
health.
3. The use of wearable technology has become increasingly popular ___________ the healthcare
industry.
4. Digital health platforms offer a lot of benefits ___________ reducing healthcare costs and
improving patient outcomes.
5. The use of telemedicine has become more prevalent ___________ the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Practice part.
Exercise 4. Change sentences to the reported speech.
1. “I am going to try this new health app,” said Mary.
2. “The doctor recommended getting a fitness tracker,” said Tom.
3. “I have been using a meditation app to reduce stress,” said Sarah.
4. “My fitness app reminds me to drink water throughout the day,” said John.
5. “The AI system accurately diagnosed my medical condition,” said Mark.

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Go to your assignments in MS Teams.
Check your knowledge by taking the quiz that your instructor assigned.

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Thank you for participating

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