Read the dialogue and complete the paragraph in reported speech. (5 marks)
Dolly: Molly, I have brought a gift for you.
Molly: Oh, really? Thanks a lot. But you shouldn’t have bothered.
Dolly: Open it. See if you like it. Look at this. I’m sure you’ll love it.
Molly: Yes, of course. It’s indeed wonderful, just the thing I’ve always wanted. Thank you, Dolly. How did you
know that I like this colour?
Dolly: Oh, that’s easy. Anyway, I’m glad you like it.
Dolly told Molly that (a) ______________________________. Molly was surprised and thanked Dolly. She told
Dolly (b) ___ ________________. Dolly asked Molly to open it to see if she liked it. Dolly asked Molly to look at
that and said that she (c) ______________________________. Molly agreed and remarked that it was indeed
wonderful, and just the thing she wanted. She thanked Dolly and asked (d) _______________________________.
Dolly said that it was easy and that she (e) _________________________ it.
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Answer:
(a) I have brought a gift for you
(b) you shouldn't have bothered
(c)should open it. you will surely like it
(d)how did you know it's my favourite colour
(e)is happy that Molly like