1. Can you tell me this? (I insist) 2. It s unbelievable for her to be so clever. (She is too clever) 3. She showed

Theme: Reported Speech - Gerunds and Infinitives

Объяснение: Reported speech is used to report what someone said in the past. When reporting statements or opinions, we can use gerunds or infinitives after certain verbs.

1. The question is "Can you tell me this?" The reported speech form is "Could you please tell me this?" or "Would you mind telling me this?"
2. The statement is "It"s unbelievable for her to be so clever." The reported speech form is "She is too clever for anyone to believe."
3. The statement is "She showed up late for the train." The reported speech form is "She turned out to be late for the train."
4. The statement is "I"m waiting for you to stop talking on the phone." The reported speech form is "I"m waiting for you to finish your phone call."
5. The statement is "The chances of them getting tickets are low." The reported speech form is "There is no hope for them to get tickets."
6. The statement is "I really appreciate you explaining this to me." The reported speech form is "I"m so grateful to you for explaining this to me."
7. The statement is "Mother believes it would be better for me to stay with her in the summer." The reported speech form is "Mother thinks it is better if I stay with her in the summer."
8. The question is "Do you want him to do it today?" The reported speech form is "Do you want him to do it today?"
9. The question is "Do you think I"m lying?" The reported speech form is "Do you suspect me of lying?"
10. The statement is "It was believed that the picture." The reported speech form is "The picture was believed to have been."

Демонстрация:
- Original: "Can you tell me this?"
- Reported speech: "Could you please tell me this?"

Совет: To understand reported speech with gerunds and infinitives, it would be helpful to remember the verb patterns that require gerunds or infinitives in reported speech. Practice using reported speech in different situations to become more familiar with the structures.

Ещё задача: Transform the following sentences into reported speech:
1. "I love swimming in the ocean."
2. "She wants to visit Paris next summer."
3. "They enjoy playing basketball together."
4. "I need you to help me fix my computer."
5. "He hopes to win the competition."

Суть вопроса: Перевод предложений с использованием эквивалентных выражений

Пояснение: При переводе предложений с использованием эквивалентных выражений, необходимо правильно передать смысл и эмоциональную окраску исходного предложения. Варианты перевода предложений, приведенные в скобках, эквивалентны оригинальным предложениям, но формированы по-разному.

Демонстрация: Они такие умные, что трудно поверить (Она слишком умна).

Совет: Для лучшего понимания и запоминания эквивалентных выражений, рекомендуется выполнять практические задания и составлять собственные предложения, используя эти выражения.

Упражнение: Переведите следующие предложения с использованием эквивалентных выражений:
1. It turned out that she was right. (She showed)
2. I appreciate your help. (I"m so grateful)
3. There"s no chance of winning the lottery. (There"s no hope)