Reported Speech
Observe
os diálogos abaixo.
Na esquerda temos dois amigos conversando e na direita
um deles conta a conversa para outra pessoa.
Note as mudanças de tempos verbais para expressar coisas passadas.
Original
Conversation |
Reported
Conversation Mark: I saw Peter today. Susan: How's he doing? Mark: Not too well, I'm afraid. Susan: Why's that? Mark: He told me had been looking for work, but hasn't found a job yet. Susan: That surprises me. Was he fired or did he quit his last job? Mark: He told me his boss had treated him badly. He also said he didn't like his chances of advancing in the company. Susan: Quitting doesn't sound like a very wise decision to me. Mark: That's true. But he's been working hard at finding a new job. Susan: What's he done? Mark: He said he had sent out his resumes to more than twenty companies. Unfortunately, he told me that only two had called him for an interview. Susan: That's tough. Mark: Tell me about it. However, I gave him some advice and I hope it helps. Susan: What did you suggest? Mark: I suggested joining a network group. Susan: That's a great idea. Mark: Yes, well, he told me he would try a few groups. Susan: Where did you see him? Mark: I saw him at the mall. He told me he was shopping for a new suit. Susan: What?! Buying new clothes and no work! Mark: No, no. He said he wanted to make the best impression possible at his job interviews. Susan: Oh, that makes sense. |
Como
Funciona
Isto é chamado em Inglês de “Reported Speech” ou “Indirect
Speech”. |
Present tense | Past tense |
Can | Could |
May | Might |
Will | Would |
Have | Had |
Be | Was (singular) Were (plural) |
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Tempos Verbais (todos)