Exercices discours rapporté : anglais en première

Complète avec le verbe introducteur qui convient, au prétérit : admit, apologise, claim, deny, insist, promise, refuse, warn. Chaque verbe sert une fois.

1. “Yes, I took the money.” → She ___ taking the money.
2. “I didn’t break the window!” → He ___ breaking the window.
3. “I’ll pay you back next week.” → He ___ to pay me back the following week.
4. “I won’t sign this contract.” → She ___ to sign the contract.
5. “Don’t touch that wire, it’s live!” → The electrician ___ us not to touch the wire.
6. “I’m sorry I’m late.” → Tom ___ for being late.
7. “I saw a UFO, honestly.” → The farmer ___ to have seen a UFO.
8. “You really must stay for dinner!” → My aunt ___ on our staying for dinner.

Mets le verbe entre parenthèses à la forme qui convient : to + base verbale ou V-ing.

1. The minister refused ___ (answer) the question.
2. The suspect denied ___ (be) at the scene of the crime.
3. Our coach advised us ___ (drink) more water.
4. She suggested ___ (take) the night train.
5. They accused the company of ___ (hide) the real figures.
6. He threatened ___ (call) the police.
7. The witness admitted ___ (lie) to the jury.
8. Mum reminded me ___ (lock) the back door.

Rapporte les paroles d’une témoin en commençant par The witness said (that) she… Fais reculer les temps et adapte les repères.

1. “I am telling the truth.”
2. “I have never met the defendant.”
3. “I saw him leave the bar at midnight.”
4. “I will testify again tomorrow if necessary.”
5. “I can identify the car.”
6. “I was waiting for a bus.”
7. “My brother may know something.”
8. “I must go home now.”

Rapporte chaque phrase, puis indique si le recul du temps est obligatoire, possible ou impossible.

1. Our teacher told us: “Water boils at 100°C.”
2. Jenny says: “I’m exhausted.”
3. He told me: “I had already eaten.”
4. Yesterday Sarah said: “I live in Bristol.” (Elle y habite toujours.)
5. Dad said: “You should apologise.”
6. The Prime Minister will announce: “Taxes will fall.”

Rapporte chaque question avec le début donné. Attention à l’ordre des mots et aux temps.

1. “Where were you on the night of 5 May?” → The lawyer asked the suspect…
2. “Do you recognise this man?” → She asked me…
3. “Why did you leave so early?” → They wanted to know…
4. “Have you ever been arrested?” → The officer asked him…
5. “What time does the trial start?” → I wondered…
6. “Will you help us?” → They asked her…
7. “Who called the police?” → The judge asked…
8. “Can I leave now?” → The witness asked…

Rapporte chaque phrase avec les éléments donnés, au prétérit.

1. “Sit down, please.” (the judge / ask / the witness)
2. “Don’t speak to the press.” (the lawyer / advise / her client)
3. “Hand over your phone!” (the officer / order / him)
4. “Please, please, give me another chance.” (the boy / beg / his coach)
5. “Remember to bring your ID.” (the teacher / remind / us)
6. “Why don’t you apply for the job?” (my friend / encourage / me)
7. “If you do that again, I’ll fire you.” (the boss / threaten)
8. “Shall I carry your bag?” (the stranger / offer)

Rapporte chaque phrase avec le verbe entre parenthèses et la construction qu’il exige.

1. Lucy to Ben: “You stole my bike!” (accuse)
2. Ben to me: “I’m sorry I forgot your birthday.” (apologise)
3. My parents to me: “Well done, you’ve passed your driving test!” (congratulate)
4. Emma to her classmates: “Let’s boycott the meeting.” (suggest)
5. Kate to Josh: “You made us miss the train!” (blame)
6. Dan: “I’ll pay for the meal, I insist.” (insist)
7. The nurse to me: “You should see a doctor.” (recommend)

Chaque phrase contient une erreur. Réécris-la correctement.

1. She suggested me to call a lawyer.
2. He explained me why he was late.
3. The suspect denied to have stolen the car.
4. They asked me where was the courthouse.
5. She said me that she was innocent.
6. Yesterday he asked if I can help him.
7. The lawyer told that the trial was over.
8. I wondered whether did she know the truth.

Lis l’extrait d’audience, puis rapporte chaque réplique au discours indirect en choisissant un verbe introducteur précis.

1. Réplique 1 (Judge)
2. Réplique 2 (Witness)
3. Réplique 3 (Lawyer)
4. Réplique 4 (Witness)
5. Réplique 5 (Judge)
6. Réplique 6 (Witness)
7. Réplique 7 (Lawyer)

Traduis en anglais.

1. Elle a nié avoir menti.
2. Il m’a demandé si j’avais vu le film.
3. Le professeur nous a conseillé de relire nos copies.
4. J’ai proposé que nous partions plus tôt.
5. Ils ont promis de revenir le lendemain.
6. Le témoin a affirmé qu’il ne connaissait pas l’accusé.

Tu couvres un procès pour un journal. Rapporte chaque prise de parole en une phrase, avec le verbe imposé.

1. The prosecutor: “The defendant planned the robbery.” (claim)
2. The defendant: “I didn’t plan anything.” (deny)
3. The defence lawyer to the jury: “Please examine the evidence carefully.” (urge)
4. A journalist: “Will the verdict be announced today?” (wonder)
5. The judge: “Let’s adjourn until Monday.” (suggest)