Grade 10 SAU 1, Term 4
Grade 10 SAU 1, Term 4
Grade 10 SAU 1, Term 4
Date: ___________________
Name: __________________
Grammar.
Task 1. Convert direct speech sentences into reported speech.
1. “My parents let me play video games as much as I wish,” said Peter.
2. “Don’t hesitate to call me if you need any help,” said Mrs. Moore.
3. “How are you going to write a letter if you don’t know her name?” asked James.
4. “They didn’t receive the invoice,” said the accountant.
5. “I haven’t heard from you so long!” exclaimed Nancy.
6. “Were you watching the movie when your parents arrived?” asked the detective.
7. “Why are you shaking your head?” asked Thomas.
8. “People tend to believe whatever if the news is positive,” concluded Sarah.
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Task 3. Read the questions to the text ‘The Fringe Benefits of Failure, and the Importance of Imagination’
below and provide correct answers.
1. According to the speaker, what did failure teach them about themselves?
2. What impact did working at Amnesty International have on the speaker?
3. How does the speaker define imagination and its importance?
4. What caution does the speaker give about imagination?
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Task 3. Read the questions to the text ‘The Fringe Benefits of Failure, and the Importance of Imagination’
below and provide correct answers. Give extended answers if necessary. Single-word answers or short
answers cannot be accepted.
1. According to the speaker, what did failure teach them about themselves?
2. What impact did working at Amnesty International have on the speaker?
3. How does the speaker define imagination and its importance?
4. What caution does the speaker give about imagination?